1. (v.) imp. & p. p. of Press.

2. (a.) Ready; prompt; prepared.

3. (a.) Neat; tidy; proper.

4. (n.) Ready money; a loan of money.

5. (n.) A duty in money formerly paid by the sheriff on his account in the exchequer, or for money left or remaining in his hands.

6. (v. t.) To give as a loan; to lend.