vbl. sb. [f. ASSIZE v. + -ING1.] The action of regulating (weights and measures, prices, etc.) by a standard.

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c. 1638.  Ord. Priv. Counc., in Penkethman, Artachthos, H ij b. That they observe and keep the good and antient custome, in making, assizing, and selling of all sorts of their Bread.

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1860.  in Morn. Star, 20 May. There has been no assizing of weights in this town for four years.

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