noun
- plural of cess; taxes or levies, especially in Ireland and historical contexts
- plural of cess; luck or fortune (archaic or dialectal)
Usage: chiefly historical; Irish English
Usage: archaic; dialectal
Examples
- The landlord collected cesses from the tenants each year.
- In 18th-century Ireland, cesses were a major source of government revenue.
- The new cesses imposed on the population caused widespread discontent.
- Historical records show detailed accounts of cesses levied during that period.