Sekirov Dictionary

essay

/ˈɛs.eɪ/

noun4

  1. A written composition of moderate length, exploring a particular issue or subject.
  2. A proposed design for a postage stamp or a banknote.
  3. An attempt.
  4. (no longer used) A test, experiment; an assay.
essay
/ɛˈseɪ/

verb2

  1. (old-fashioned) To attempt or try.
  2. To move forth, as into battle.
forms

essayed · essaying · essayeth · essays · essayest

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