English Explanatory Dictionary

peise

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To weigh or measure the weight of; to poise.
  2. To weigh or take the measure of (an immaterial object).
  3. To weigh down, retard
noun
  1. A weight; a poise.
  2. A heavy blow, an impact.

Pronunciation

/peɪz/ /piːz/

Word forms

peise peises peising peised

Etymology

From Middle English peysen, from Anglo-Norman peiser, peser and Middle French peser, from Latin pēnsāre (literally “weigh”). Doublet of poise.

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