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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Insese, v. [f. Ses(e v.1 Cf. late ME. insesyn, -un (c 1450).] tr. To put in legal possession, to invest. —c1420 Wynt. viii. 7089 (C).
Al Gascon withe the portynance To be insesit and westit He and al his ayris