See Also: compact(2)(dictionary)
compact(dictionary)
compact(4)(dictionary)
compact(3)(dictionary)
compact(1)(dictionary)
compact 1, adjective(dictionary)
COMPACT, contracts(law)
compact 2, noun(dictionary)
compact 3, verb(dictionary)
compact camera(dictionary)

compact(4) (iou)



compact noun2. L16.
[from COMPACT adjective.]
An object or body of compacted material; a combination; a compact state. Now rare. L16.
A small flat case for face-powder etc., usu. with a mirror in the lid. Also powder compact. E20.
A medium-sized motor car. N. Amer. M20.