Middle English Dictionary Entry

plēsing(e ger.
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Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)

1.
(a) The satisfaction, pleasing, or propitiation of God; to (at) his ~, to min (thin) ~, to his (my, your) satisfaction, according to his (my, your) wishes; his (thin) ~, ~ of him, etc., what he wishes (you wish), what is pleasing to him (you), his (your) will; ~ of sacrifice, propitiatory offering; wel ~, good will, favor; (b) satisfaction, gratification, pleasure; after thin ~, at his ~, to min (hire) ~, to your, etc., satisfaction or pleasure; for (in, to) ~ of, to please (sb. or sth.); his (min, your) ~, what he, etc., wish(es, his will; haven ~ to, to love (sb.); min ~, as epithet: my beloved; lettre of ~, a conciliatory letter; (c) a pleasing action or thing, source of pleasure; an offering, a gift; (d) the action of cajoling (sb.).