es·soin /ɪˈsɔɪn/
 Es·soin or Es·soign , n.
 1. Eng. Law An excuse for not appearing in court at the return of process; the allegation of an excuse to the court.
 2. Excuse; exemption. [Obs.]
    From every work he challenged essoin.   --Spenser.
 Essoin day Eng. Law, the first general return day of the term, on which the court sits to receive essoins.
 ◄ ►
 Es·soin, v. t.  Eng. Law To excuse for nonappearance in court. “I 'll not essoin thee.”
 ◄ ►