Commixtion
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kəˈmɪkst͡ʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Commixtion is a noun meaning (Roman law, Scots law) A method of acquiring property by mixing or blending substances belonging to different proprietors.
Meaning
(Roman law, Scots law) A method of acquiring property by mixing or blending substances belonging to different proprietors.
More Meanings
- (Christianity) The putting of a small piece of the host into the chalice during Mass, typifying the reunion of body and soul at the resurrection.
- (obsolete) The action of mixing or blending together; commingling.
- (obsolete) The blending (of wines, etc.); garbling.
- (obsolete) Coition; copulation; sexual intercourse.
- (obsolete) Commixture; a commixed condition or state.
- (obsolete) A mixture; a compound.
Example Sentences
Of that commixtion they did then beget / This helliſh Dog, that hight the Blatant Beaſt; […]
Word Forms
- commixtions
- commixion
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include commixture, commixion, commingling, comminglement, combinement, commingler.
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