Definition of "mete" in Englisch

verb

1. (transitive, usually with “out”) To dispense, measure in order to dispense, allot (especially punishment, reward etc.).

   • the Power that fashions man Measured not out thy little span For thee to take the meting-rod In turn,

noun

1. A boundary or other limit; a boundary-marker; mere.

adjective

1. Obsolete spelling of meet (“suitable, fitting”).