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allay

Cross references:
  1. relieve               
 
al.lay \*-'la-\ vt [ME alayen, fr. OE a-lecgan, fr. a-- (perfective 
   prefix]) + lecgan to lay - more at ABIDE, LAY 1: to subdue or reduce in 
   intensity or severity : ALLEVIATE  2: to make quiet : CALM