Definitions for: Stature


[n] natural height of a person or animal in an upright position
[n] high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement; "a man of great stature"



Webster (1913) Definition: Stat"ure, n. [F. stature, OF. estature, from L.
statura, originally, an upright posture, hence, height or
size of the body, from stare, statum, to stand. See Stand.]
The natural height of an animal body; -- generally used of
the human body.

Foreign men of mighty stature came. --Dryden.

Synonyms: height

See Also: bodily property, esteem, regard, respect, shortness, tallness

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