peise Meaning, Definition & Usage

Peise noun

Etymology

See Poise.

Definitions

1. A weight; a poise. Obs. "To weigh pence with a peise." Piers Plowman.

Peise transitive verb

Definitions

1. To poise or weight. Obs. Chaucer.

   Lest leaden slumber peise me down. Shak.