Available Definitions:
1) v. t. - To deal out in portions; to distribute; to give; as, the steward dispenses provisions according directions; Nature dispenses her bounties; to dispense medicines.
2) v. t. - To apply, as laws to particular cases; to administer; to execute; to manage; to direct.
3) v. t. - To pay for; to atone for.
4) v. t. - To exempt; to excuse; to absolve; -- with from.
5) v. i. - To compensate; to make up; to make amends.
6) v. i. - To give dispensation.
7) v. t. - Dispensation; exemption.
8) n. - Expense; profusion; outlay.