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assizing, vbl. n. (əˈsaɪzɪŋ) [f. assize v. + -ing1.] The action of regulating (weights and measures, prices, etc.) by a standard.c 1638 Ord. Priv. Counc. in Penkethman Artach. H ij b, That they observe and keep the good and antient custome, in making, assizing, and selling of all sorts of their Brea...
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assizement
assizement (əˈsaɪzmənt) [f. assize v. + -ment.] The action of assizing; the statutory inspection of weights and measures, or fixing of the price of articles of consumption.1864 Webster cites Simmonds.
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sizing
▪ I. sizing, vbl. n.1 (ˈsaɪzɪŋ) [f. size v.1] 1. a. In University use: The action or practice of procuring ‘sizes’ from the buttery or kitchen; a portion or quantity so obtained; a size.1596 Nashe Saffron Walden Wks. (Grosart) III. 104 The Butler or Manciple of Trinitie Hall..trusted him for his com...
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List of Acts of the Parliament of England, 1485–1601
An Act concerning the assizing and setting of Prices of Victuals. — repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1863
(Visors) c. 9.
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estall
† eˈstall, v. Obs. Also stall. [app. ad. OF. estaler to place, fix; cf. install.] trans. To arrange the payment of (a debt, sum of money) by instalments. Hence eˈstallment (see quot.; also stalment).1577–87 Holinshed Chron. III. 1142/2 That debt is estalled, and is according to that estallment truli...
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