Definition of "necess" [necess]

• To make necessary; compel.

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "At least he said 'necess'ry' and 'dysent'ry' and called his suspenders 'braces'."
• "Judge Tucker ordered a presentencing investigation and said Ms. LaRose could receive a maximum penalty of life in prison and a $1 million fine, five years of supervised release and $400 in special assessments — although she wouldn't necess arily receive the maximum sentence."
• "You have probably heard the ancient wisdom which is ever more necess ..."