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[Rel. s. from manonta (tonta).] A press, a printing press. The word presy is more frequently used now. [1.2]
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to clutch, to grapple, to press, to squeeze. [1.2]
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to squeeze, to press. Used of holding fast to a person, or squeezing grapes, sponges, etc. [1.2]
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to grasp, to clutch, to press, to hold, to embrace with both hands. [1.2]
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to press, to clasp, to clutch [1.7]
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to press anything in the fingers or arms, or against the breast. [1.2]
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to crowd, to throw in heaps, to press together (Prov.) [1.2]
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to squeeze, to crush, to press hard [1.7]
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presser, serrer; opprimer [1.8]
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to urge, to press, to excite [1.7]
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presser, exciter à [1.8]
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to press, to compell [1.7]
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presser; forcer [1.8]
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fig. to press, to constrain, to force, to urge. Comp. [1.2]
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