Desus
Defined in 4 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Kinney (1893), Stimson (1881), Burrill (1850)
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
Same as Dessus.
A Law Dictionary and Glossary
George C. Kinney · 1893
desuz, desuis, desuys, I. fr. Above; before; below; under; upon.
Glossary of Technical Terms, Phrases, and Maxims of the Common Law
Frederic Jesup Stimson · 1881
dessus,/r. Above.
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
Desuz, Desuis, Desuys, L. Fr. Under; below. Comprises desus le nosme de peison; comprised under the name of mast. Britt. c. 55. See Desous. Upon; above. Kelham. L. Fr. Diet. Before. Britt. c. 89.