~ 1 [ mi:t ]
■ verb
1》 ( ~ something out ) dispense or allot justice, punishment, etc.
2》 (in biblical use) measure out.
Origin
OE metan 'measure', of Gmc origin; related to meet 2 .
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~ 2 [ mi:t ]
■ noun historical a boundary or boundary stone.
Origin
ME: from OFr., from L. meta 'boundary, goal'.