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essayeth

essayeth is the third-person singular simple present indicative of essay.

Meaning of essay

Verb

essay (third-person singular simple present essays, present participle essaying, simple past and past participle essayed)

  1. (dated, transitive) To attempt or try.
    • Shall we essay a walk on the promenade?
  2. (intransitive) To move forth, as into battle.

See all 6 meanings of essay

Origin of essayeth

essay + -eth

Questions about essayeth

What is essayeth the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Essayeth is the third-person singular simple present indicative of essay.

Words near essayeth in the dictionary

  1. essay questions
  2. essayed
  3. essayer
  4. essayers
  5. essayest
  6. essayeth
  7. essayette
  8. essayettes
  9. essayic
  10. essayical
  11. essaying

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