Middle English Dictionary Entry

alleniaten v.

Entry Info

Forms alleniaten v. Also allente.
Etymology

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Note: Stub entry.

Supplemental Materials (draft)

  • ?a1475 Macer (Htrn 497) 87/578 : Leke or þe Iuys of leke ys good for to consounde & .. for to allente [L relaxat] & mollyfye þe hardnes of a postome.
Note: Cp. OED alleniate v. 'To render mild or gentle; to soften.'
Note: New entry.

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