\Mem"ber\, v. t. [See {Remember}.]
To remember; to cause to remember; to mention. [Obs.]

\Mem"ber\, n. [OE. membre, F. membre, fr. L. membrum; cf.
Goth. mimz flesh, Skr. mamsa.]
1. (Anat.) A part of an animal capable of performing a
   distinct office; an organ; a limb.
         We have many members in one body, and all members
         have not the same office.             --Rom. xii. 4.
2. Hence, a part of a whole; an independent constituent of a
   body; as:
   (a) A part of a discourse or of a period or sentence; a
       clause; a part of a verse.
   (b) (Math.) Either of the two parts of an algebraic
       equation, connected by the sign of equality.
   (c) (Engin.) Any essential part, as a post, tie rod,
       strut, etc., of a framed structure, as a bridge truss.
   (d) (Arch.) Any part of a building, whether
       constructional, as a pier, column, lintel, or the
       like, or decorative, as a molding, or group of
       moldings.
   (e) One of the persons composing a society, community, or
       the like; an individual forming part of an
       association; as, a member of the society of Friends.
{Compression member}, {Tension member} (Engin.), a member, as
   a rod, brace, etc., which is subjected to compression or
   tension, respectively.