Definition

To halve. [Obs.] See Halve. Sir H. Wotton.

Other Definitions

This word also has 3 other definitions:

HALF (adjective)

1. Consisting of a moiety, or half; as, a half bushel; a half hour; a half dollar; a half view. 2. Consisting of some indefinite portion resembling a...

HALF (adverb)

In an equal part or degree; in some paas, half-colored, half done, half-hearted, half persuaded, half conscious. "Half loth and half consenting." Dryd...

HALF (noun)

1. Part; side; behalf. [Obs.] Wyclif. The four halves of the house. Chaucer. 2. One of two equal parts into which anything may be divided, or conside...