Middle English Dictionary Entry
remisse n.
Entry Info
| Forms | remisse n. |
| Etymology | From ML remissus, p.ppl. of remittere to transfer (property). |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
(a) Exception, waiver; (b) Law A transfer of property, ?quitclaim.
Associated quotations
a
- c1480(1462) Let.Edw.IV to James III (Add 48031)145 : Delyver unto us withoute delay our said traitours and rebelis .., and yif your untowardnes argue any remisse to thapplicacion of reason and to thise meanes -- that mew avoide the unaturell werre .. we proteste.
b
- (1473) RParl.6.75a : Provided alwey that this Acte..extend not nor be prejudiciall to..Thomas Bourchier..for, of, or in any Graunte or Grauntes, Ratifications, Confirmations, Remysse, or Releases to hym.