Obs.; but see the aphet. CESS, SESS. [f. prec.] = ASSESSMENT.
1576. Lambarde, Peramb. Kent (1826), 183. Conteining the assesse of such particular watch and warde.
1586. J. Hooker, Girald. Irel., in Holinsh., II. 78/2. Vpholders of all Irish enormities, wringing from the poore tenants euerlasting sesse.
1649. Princely Pelican, ix. (1702), 294. Taking off Assesses, Levies, and Free-quarterings.
