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Definition of Peise
1. n. A weight; a poise.
2. v. t. To poise or weight.
Definition of Peise
1. Verb. To weigh or measure the weight of; to poise. ¹
2. Verb. (figuratively) To weigh or take the measure of (an immaterial object). ¹
3. Noun. A weight; a poise. ¹
4. Noun. (obsolete) A heavy blow, an impact. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Peise
1. to weigh [v PEISED, PEISING, PEISES] - See also: weigh
Lexicographical Neighbors of Peise
Literary usage of Peise
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Law Dictionary: Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States by John Bouvier (1843)
"Peis, peise, peas. Prise (nut), pressed us, lay up on our hand-. Pewe (e molt
noua), and it gives as great concern. peiser, to weigh. ..."
2. A Glossary: Or, Collection of Words, Phrases, Names, and Allusions to by Robert Nares (1859)
"PEIZE, or peise, e. A weight. Commodity, the bine of the world, The и oí -Id'lhat
of itself is petted well. K. Johlt, ii, 2. ..."
3. A Glossary and Etymological Dictionary of Obsolete and Uncommon Words by William Toone (1832)
"Malvolio's a Peg a Ramsey. TWELFTH NIGHT. peise (F. peter), to weigh or balance.
All the wrongs that he therein could lay Might not it peise. ..."
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