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Meaning of allay in English
Pronunciation
/əˈleɪ/
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Verb
allay
Etymology
Old English ālecgan ‘lay down or aside’
Definitions
1.
lessen the intensity of or calm
Examples
« The news eased my conscience »
« still the fears »
2.
satisfy (thirst)
Examples
« The cold water quenched his thirst »