Middle English Dictionary Entry

atlen, -ien v.
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Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)

1.
(a) To intend or plan (to do sth.); -- intr. or refl.; (b) seek or plan (sth.).
2.
(a) To arrange or prepare (sth.); refl. prepare oneself, get ready; (b) of God: to ordain (sth.); destine (sb.); (c) to designate (sb. as heir).
3.
(a) Advance; go (to a place); approach, attack (sb.); ~ ouer to (sb.), go over to (sb.), join (sb.); (b) aim (a blow) at (sb.); (c) address (words to sb.).
4.
To tend or incline (to a certain state).
5.
To be inclined to think, surmise, or think (sth.).