v. Obs. rare–1. [f. AP- pref.1 + POISE v. See A- pref. 11. (Apparently unconnected with OFr. apoiser, apeser to weigh upon.)] To weigh or estimate by comparison.
a. 1670. Hacket, in Wolcott, Life (1865), App. 173. We must believe without appoising the articles of our faith to the balance of reason.
