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square, by the
Old form(s):
squier, squire
accurately, exactly, with great precision
LLL V.ii.474
[Berowne to Boyet, of the Princess] Do not you know my lady's foot by the square
WT IV.iv.336
[Servant to Shepherd, of the trios of performers] not the worst of the three but jumps twelve foot and a half by th'square [F squire]