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Entry 2 senses Webster, 1913

Schesis

· Sche·sis · IPA /ˈskiːsɪs/
01 n. General state or disposition of the body or mind, or of one thing with regard to other things; habitude.
  1. 1.
    General state or disposition of the body or mind, or of one thing with regard to other things; habitude.[Obs.]
  2. 2.
    A figure of speech whereby the mental habitude of an adversary or opponent is feigned for the purpose of arguing against him.(Rhet.)