Devoid (of sth.); set free (of sb.), quit. …

(a) To make a request, ask;—in as clause; also, ask (about sth.) (b) to ask for (sth.), request; also, ask (sth. of sb.), demand [1st quot.]; (c) to desire (sth.), long for; also with that clause as……

A measure of volume equivalent to that contained in a person’s hands cupped together. …