peise

English

verb
Definitions
  • (obsolete) To weigh or measure the weight of; to poise.
  • (obsolete) To weigh or take the measure of (an immaterial object).
  • (obsolete) To weigh down, retard

Etymology

Borrowed from peiser borrowed from Middle French peser derived from Latin pēnsāre.

Origin

Latin

pēnsāre

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