achesoun

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from Anglo-Norman achaisun (continental acheison, achoison), from Latin occāsiō; compare chesoun and enchesoun.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /at͡ʃɛːˈzuːn/, /aˈt͡ʃɛːzun/

Noun

achesoun (uncountable) (uncommon)

  1. motivation, reason
  2. (rare) excuse, opportunity
  3. (rare) censure, blame

Descendants

  • → Middle Cornish: acheson

References

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