Also assuyance. [as if a. F. *essuyance f. essuyer to wipe.] (See quot.)
1646. Buck, Rich. III., I. 27. Holding a Cloth of Plaisance (or rather of Essuyance) for her [the Queen’s] Cup. Ibid., I. 157. Cloth of assuyance, Towel or napkin that wait on the cup.
