'Dispensing' definitions:

Definition of 'Dispensing'

From: GCIDE
  • Dispense \Dis*pense"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Dispensed; p. pr. & vb. n. Dispensing.] [F. dispenser, L. dispensare, intens. of dispendere. See Dispend.]
  • 1. To deal out in portions; to distribute; to give; as, the steward dispenses provisions according directions; Nature dispenses her bounties; to dispense medicines. [1913 Webster]
  • He is delighted to dispense a share of it to all the company. --Sir W. Scott. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To apply, as laws to particular cases; to administer; to execute; to manage; to direct. [1913 Webster]
  • While you dispense the laws, and guide the state. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. To pay for; to atone for. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
  • His sin was dispensed With gold, whereof it was compensed. --Gower. [1913 Webster]
  • 4. To exempt; to excuse; to absolve; -- with from. [1913 Webster]
  • It was resolved that all members of the House who held commissions, should be dispensed from parliamentary attendance. --Macaulay. [1913 Webster]
  • He appeared to think himself born to be supported by others, and dispensed from all necessity of providing for himself. --Johnson. [1913 Webster]