n. [ L. excussio a shaking down; LL., a threshing of corn: cf. F. excussion. ] The act of excusing; seizure by law. [ Obs. ] Ayliffe. [ 1913 Webster ]
[ L. excursio: cf. F. excursion. See Excurrent. ]
Far on excursion toward the gates of hell. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
They would make excursions and waste the country. Holland. [ 1913 Webster ]
I am not in a scribbling mood, and shall therefore make no excursions. Cowper. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who goes on an excursion, or pleasure trip. [ 1913 Webster ]
[ L. excursio: cf. F. excursion. See Excurrent. ]
Far on excursion toward the gates of hell. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
They would make excursions and waste the country. Holland. [ 1913 Webster ]
I am not in a scribbling mood, and shall therefore make no excursions. Cowper. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who goes on an excursion, or pleasure trip. [ 1913 Webster ]