siege
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noun \ˈsēj also ˈsēzh\Definition of SIEGE
1
obsolete : a seat of distinction : throne
2
a : a military blockade of a city or fortified place to compel it to surrender b : a persistent or serious attack (as of illness)
— siege transitive verb
— lay siege to
1
: to besiege militarily
2
: to pursue diligently or persistently
See Examples of SIEGE
- The castle was built to withstand a siege.
- The city is in a state of siege.
Origin of SIEGE
Middle English sege, from Anglo-French, seat, blockade, from Old French *siegier to seat, settle, from Vulgar Latin *sedicare, from Latin sedēre to sit — more at sit
First Known Use: 13th century
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