esˈcheating,vbl.n. [f. as prec. + -ing1.] The action of the vb. escheat; in quot.= Forfeiting. c1575Sir J. Balfour Practicks (1754) 37 It is statute and ordanit..that thair be na mercattis nor fairis haldin upon halie dayis..under the pane of eschetting of the gudis.