essoin Meaning, Definition & Usage

Es*soin", Es*soign noun (Also<
  • Essoin
  • Essoign
)
Etymology
OF. essoine, essoigne, F. exoine, L. essonia, exonia; pref. ex- (L. ex from) + sunnis, sunnia, sonia, hindrance, excuse. Cf. Icel. syn refusal, synja to deny, refuse, Goth. sunja truth, sunj&omac;n to justify, OS. sunnea impediment, OHG. sunna.
Definitions
  1. (Eng. Law) An excuse for not appearing in court at the return of process; the allegation of an excuse to the court.
  2. Excuse; exemption. Obs.
    From every work he challenged essoin. Spenser.
    Blackstone.
Es*soin" transitive verb
Etymology
OF. essoinier, essoignier, essonier, LL. essoniare, exoniare. See Essoin, n.
Definitions
  1. (Eng. Law) To excuse for nonappearance in court. "I 'll not essoin thee." Quarles.

Webster 1913