Other definitions for -ise (2 of 2)
-ise2
a noun suffix, occurring in loanwords from French, indicating quality, condition, or function: franchise; merchandise.
Origin of -ise
2Middle English <Old French -ise, variant of -ice
- Compare -ice.
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How to use -ise in a sentence
Inconsistent hyphenation and inconsistent use of -ise and -ize spellings have been left as in the original.
Assimilative Memory | Marcus Dwight Larrowe (AKA Prof. A. Loisette)De Lawd sartin sent him ter me ter tek keer of an Ise gwin ter do it.
Three Little Women | Gabrielle E. JacksonBut Ise gotter settle up dis policy fer de fambly so what is it?
Three Little Women | Gabrielle E. JacksonHuh, Ise seen many a corporation dat hatter have good thick leather soles fer ter tote em round.
Three Little Women | Gabrielle E. JacksonIse gwine straight off ter markit dis minit and Ill see dat it get sont off ter de right pusson for Ise done anudder ting.
Three Little Women | Gabrielle E. Jackson
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