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Webster 1913 Edition

Essoin

Es-soin′

,
Verb.
T.
[OF.
essoinier
,
essoignier
,
essonier
, LL.
essoniare
,
exoniare
. See
Essoin
,
Noun.
]
(Eng. Law)
To excuse for nonappearance in court.
“I ’ll not essoin thee.”
Quarles.

Webster 1828 Edition

Essoin

ESSOIN'

,
Noun.
[Law L. exonia, sonium.]
1.
An excuse; the alleging of an excuse for him who is summoned to appear in court and answer, and who neglects to appear at the day. In England, the three first days of a term are called essoin-days, as three days are allowed for the appearance of suitors.
2.
Excuse; exemption.
3.
He that is excused for non-appearance in court, at the day appointed.

ESSOIN'

,
Verb.
T.
To allow an excuse for non-appearance in court; to excuse for absence.

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