Meaning
To give an answer when you are not sure.
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Word origin
From Middle English gessen, probably from a Scandinavian word meaning to aim at or estimate.
- Origin
- Middle English
- Root
- gessen
Grammar
Examples
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 3, lesson 10: guess, bit, laugh and 7 more words.