allayers
|al-lay-ers|
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/əˈleɪərz/
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/əˈleɪəz/
(allayer)
to alleviate or reduce
Etymology
Etymology Information
'allayer' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'aleyen,' where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'leyen' meant 'to lay or place.'
Historical Evolution
'aleyen' transformed into the modern English word 'allayer' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to lay or place something down,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to alleviate or reduce.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person or thing that alleviates or reduces something, such as pain or fear.
The soothing music acted as an allayer of stress.
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Last updated: 2025/06/24 22:06