Dictionary entry

Square (4)

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Square, v. i. 1. To accord or agree exactly; to be consistent with; to conform or agree; to suit; to fit.

No works shall find acceptance...

That square not truly with the Scripture plan. Cowper.

2. To go to opposite sides; to take an attitude of offense or defense, or of defiance; to quarrel.

Are you such fools

To square for this? Shak.

3. To take a boxing attitude; — often with up, sometimes with off. Dickens.