peise
(obsolete, figuratively) To weigh or take the measure of (an immaterial object).
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(obsolete, figuratively) To weigh or take the measure of (an immaterial object).
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(obsolete) To weigh or measure the weight of; to poise.
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(obsolete, figuratively) To weigh down, retard.
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