allayed
|al-layed|
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/əˈleɪd/
(allay)
calm or relieve
Etymology
Etymology Information
'allay' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'ālecgan,' where 'ā-' meant 'down' and 'lecgan' meant 'to lay.'
Historical Evolution
'ālecgan' transformed into the Middle English word 'aleyen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'allay.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to lay down or put down,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to calm or reduce intensity.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'allay'.
The fears of the public were allayed by the government's reassurance.
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Last updated: 2025/06/24 21:36