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Essoin
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Essoin, n. [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 to justify, OS. sunnea impediment, OHG. sunna.].
- An excuse for not appearing in court at the return of process; the allegation of an excuse to the court. [1913 Webster]
- Excuse; exemption. [1913 Webster]"From every work he challenged essoin." [1913 Webster]
To excuse for nonappearance in court. Quarles. [1913 Webster]
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