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allay
- Main Entry:
- al·lay
- Pronunciation:
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\a-ˈlā, ə-\
- Function:
- verb
- Etymology:
- Middle English alayen, from Old English ālecgan, from ā- (perfective prefix) + lecgan to lay — more at abide, lay
- Date:
- 14th century
transitive verb1: to subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate <expect a breeze to allay the heat>2: to make quiet : calm <trying to allay their fears>intransitive verbobsolete : to diminish in strength : subside
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