To excuse for nonappearance in court. "I 'll not essoin thee." Quarles.
essoinverb
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To excuse for failure to appear in court.
essoinnoun
Wiktionary (English) • 2026
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An excuse for not appearing in court at the return of process; the allegation of an excuse to the court. | Excuse; exemption.
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