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English word origin

Etymology of sess

Aphetic form of assess.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
noun

A tax; an assessment.

verb

To lay a tax upon; to assess.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Aphetic form of assess.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗
noun

Marijuana, weed.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Clipping of sensimilla.

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