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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]:
Comprise \Com*prise"\, verb (used with an object) [imp. & p. p. {Comprised}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Comprising}.] [From F. compris, comprise, p. p. of comprendre, L. comprehendere. See {Comprehend}.] To comprehend; to include.
Comprise much matter in few words. --Hocker.
Friendship does two souls in one comprise. --Roscommon.
Syn: To embrace; include; comprehend; contain; encircle; inclose; involve; imply.
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