I. ˈpāz, ˈpēz noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English peis, from Old North French, from Latin pensum — more at poise
1. dialect Britain : weight
2. dialect Britain : balance , poise
II. verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Middle English peisen, from Old North French peser (3d person singular present indicative peise ), from Latin pensare to weigh (something) — more at pensive
intransitive verb
1. dialect Britain : to have weight : weigh
2. dialect Britain : to bear down with weight
transitive verb
1. dialect Britain : to estimate the weight of : weigh (as in the hand)
2. dialect Britain : to exert weight or force upon : open or lift by force