essayer, v.n., to try, to attempt, to make a trial. Essayez de le persuader; try to persuade him. — de marcher; to try to walk.
essayerie, n.f., assay-office (of the mint).
essayeur, n.m., assayer.
essayiste, n.m.f., essayist.
esse, n.f., S; linch-pin (of the axle-tree of a coach); fore-lock (of a gun-carriage).
esseigler, v.a., to clear of rye.
esselier, n.m., (man.) brace.
esséminer, v.a., (l.u.) to disperse; to scatter.
essence, n.f., essence; substance; species (of trees); benzene; (of roses) otto, attar. — de romarin; essence of rosemary. — de la vie; heart’s blood.
essénien, n.m., Essene.