Sem"ble (?), v. i. [F. sembler.
See Semblable, a.] 1. To
imitate; to make a representation or likeness. [Obs.]
Where sembling art may carve the fair
effect.
Prior.
2. (Law) It seems; -- chiefly used
impersonally in reports and judgments to express an opinion in
reference to the law on some point not necessary to be decided, and
not intended to be definitely settled in the cause.
Sem"ble, a. Like; resembling.
[Obs.] T. Hudson.