essoin Meaning, Definition & Usage
Es*soin", Es*soign noun
(Also<
- Essoin
- Essoign
)
Etymology
OF.Definitions
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(Eng. Law) An excuse for not appearing in court at the return of process; the allegation of an excuse to the court. -
Excuse; exemption. Obs.From every work he challenged essoin. Spenser.
Blackstone.
Es*soin" transitive verb
Etymology
OF.Definitions
(Eng. Law) To excuse for nonappearance in court. "I 'll not essoin thee." Quarles.