"ese" meaning in Middle English

See ese in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

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  1. Alternative form of eise Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: eise
    Sense id: en-ese-enm-adj-VwRq1AtZ
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Etymology number: 2

Noun

Etymology: Borrowed from Old French aise, eise. Etymology templates: {{bor+|enm|fro|aise}} Borrowed from Old French aise Head templates: {{head|enm|noun}} ese
  1. Physical comfort, or that which is conducive thereto.
    Sense id: en-ese-enm-noun--XD6gmXn
  2. Material prosperity; profit.
    Sense id: en-ese-enm-noun-sJlwwGsx
  3. Good health.
    Sense id: en-ese-enm-noun-R2BiFxdK
  4. Spiritual comfort; equanimity, tranquility.
    Sense id: en-ese-enm-noun-vanKhmN~
  5. Enjoyment, pleasure, delight.
    Sense id: en-ese-enm-noun-0ch-9Wb9
  6. Ease, facility. Synonyms (ease): facilite
    Sense id: en-ese-enm-noun-kly6GE1s Disambiguation of 'ease': 7 1 0 8 1 71 9 2 1
  7. The opportunity by which something is possible; means, ability.
    Sense id: en-ese-enm-noun-3DTxHovD
  8. The mitigation or alleviation of discomfort, burden or suffering.
    Sense id: en-ese-enm-noun-kQY1nr3M
  9. (law) The right to utilize the property of a neighbour for certain ends; easement. Categories (topical): Law
    Sense id: en-ese-enm-noun-xgwq5lQn Categories (other): Middle English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of Middle English entries with incorrect language header: 8 4 4 3 20 4 13 12 3 30 Topics: law
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Synonyms: eyse, eise, ase, ayse, aise, yese Synonyms (comfort): esynesse
Etymology number: 1 Disambiguation of 'comfort': 33 1 0 35 5 18 2 4 1

Alternative forms

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