1. (p. p. & a) Joined or held together; leagued; confederated.

2. (p. p. & a) Composed or made; -- with of.

3. (p. p. & a) Closely or firmly united, as the particles of solid bodies; firm; close; solid; dense.

4. (p. p. & a) Brief; close; pithy; not diffuse; not verbose; as, a compact discourse.

5. (v. t.) To thrust, drive, or press closely together; to join firmly; to consolidate; to make close; -- as the parts which compose a body.

6. (v. t.) To unite or connect firmly, as in a system.

7. (n.) An agreement between parties; a covenant or contract.