peise

1 of 2

noun

ˈpāz,

ˈpēz

plural -s

1

dialectal, British : weight

2

dialectal, British : balance, poise

peise

2 of 2

verb

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-ed/-ing/-s

intransitive verb

1

dialectal, British : to have weight : weigh

2

dialectal, British : to bear down with weight

transitive verb

1

dialectal, British : to estimate the weight of : weigh (as in the hand)

2

dialectal, British : to exert weight or force upon : open or lift by force

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English peis, from Old North French, from Latin pensum

Verb

Middle English peisen, from Old North French peser (3d person singular present indicative peise), from Latin pensare to weigh (something)

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