Obs. [ad. L. context-us, pa. pple. of contexĕre (see prec.), coinciding with a native pa. pple. of contex vb.] Woven or knit together.
1541. R. Copland, Guydon’s Quest. Chirurg. The skynne is composed & context and wouen with thredes and vaynes.
1661. Boyle, Spring of Air, III. iv. (1682), 71. Describe how such a string may be context.
1713. Derham, Phys. Theol., IV. xii. 222. Hollow and thin, for Lightness, but withal context and firm, for Strength.
