essays

noun

(publishing) A written composition of moderate length, exploring a particular issue or subject.

(philately, finance) A proposed design for a postage stamp or a banknote.

(now rare) An attempt.

(obsolete) A test, experiment; an assay.

verb

(intransitive) To move forth, as into battle.

(dated, transitive) To attempt or try.

Roots

exagiumessay- · Latin · weighing, trial

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