Middle English Dictionary Entry

allevien v.

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Forms allevien v.
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Note: Stub entry.

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  • a1500 15c.Serm.Cycle(Hrl 2247:Powell)102/58 : Ageyn þe day and rysyng and springing of þe son, the sike is more comfortid, slakid and allevyed of his payne.
    • Note: Glossary to edition of BodeMus 180 (Morrison): "allevyed v. pa. p. 'alleviated, relieved'." Reference: 29/64
    Note: Cf. OED allevy, v., which incl. this Hrl 2247:Powell quot. as its earliest.
    Note: New entry.

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