I. ˈek-ˌsīz, -ˌsīs noun
Etymology: obsolete Dutch excijs (now accijns ), from Middle Dutch, probably modification of Old French assise session, assessment — more at assize
Date: 15th century
1. : an internal tax levied on the manufacture, sale, or consumption of a commodity
2. : any of various taxes on privileges often assessed in the form of a license or fee
II. ˈek-ˌsīz, -ˌsīs, ik-ˈsīz transitive verb
( ex·cised ; ex·cis·ing )
Date: 1652
: to impose an excise on
III. ik-ˈsīz transitive verb
( ex·cised ; ex·cis·ing )
Etymology: Latin excisus, past participle of excidere, from ex- + caedere to cut
Date: 1634
: to remove by or as if by excision