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esplees

American  
[ih-spleez] / ɪˈspliz /

noun

(used with a plural verb)
  1. the yield from land, as produce or rents.


Etymology

Origin of esplees

1590–1600; < Anglo-French esple ( t ) z < Medieval Latin explēta, plural of explētum revenue, replacing Latin explicitum something unfolded. See exploit 1

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