| to steal or take dishonestly (money, esp. public funds, or property entrusted to one's care); embezzle. |
| to chew (food) slowly and thoroughly. |
cess2 (sɛs) ![]() | |
| —n | |
| an Irish slang word for luck : bad cess to you! | |
| [C19: probably from | |
cess3 (sɛs) ![]() | |
| —n | |
| short for cesspool | |