proportion (n.)
(plural) military material, forces and supplies needed for war
H5 I.ii.137[King Henry to all] We must ... lay down our proportions to defend / Against the Scot
H5 I.ii.305[King Henry to all] let our proportions for these wars / Be soon collected
Ham I.ii.32[Claudius to his court, of young Fortinbras' actions relating to the King of Norway] the levies, / The lists, and full proportions are all made / Out of his subject
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