Ex*panse" (?), n. [From L. expansus, p. p. of expandere. See Expand.]
That which is expanded or spread out; a wide extent of space or body; especially, the arch of the sky.
"The green
expanse."
Savage.
Lights . . . high in the expanse of heaven.
Milton.
The smooth expanse of crystal lakes.
Pope.
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Ex*panse", v. t.
To expand.
[Obs.]
That lies expansed unto the eyes of all.
Sir. T. Browne.
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