chesoun

== Middle English == === Alternative forms === chaysoun, cheson chesiun, chesun (especially Northern) cheissoun, chesowne, scheson (Late Middle English) === Etymology === An apheretic form of achesoun. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /t͡ʃɛːˈzuːn/, /ˈt͡ʃɛːzun/ === Noun === chesoun (plural chesouns) (chiefly Late Middle English) A motivation or justification: A justification for a charge or accusation. (rare) An excuse or opportunity. A cause; the source of an effect. (rare) An attempt or try. (rare) An situation or event. ==== Synonyms ==== enchesoun (in most senses) ==== Descendants ==== Middle Scots: chasoun, chesoun ==== References ==== “chēsǒun, n.”, in MED Online, Ann Arbor, Mich.: University of Michigan, 2007.