SEISE

Etymology

Verb

seise (third-person singular simple present seises, present participle seising, simple past and past participle seised)

(transitive, legal) To vest ownership of a freehold estate in (someone).

(transitive, with of, legal) To put in possession.

(dated) To seize.

Usage notes

• Usually used in passive.

Synonyms

• ((with of) to put in possession): possess

Anagrams

• Essie

Source: Wiktionary


Seise, v. t.

Definition: See Seize. Spenser.

Note: This is the common spelling in the law phrase to be seised of (an estate).

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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