释义 |
† eˈxolve, v. Obs. [ad. L. ex(s)olvĕre, f. ex- out + solvĕre to loosen.] a. trans. To slacken, diminish. b. intr. for refl. To dissolve. c. ‘To pay clear off’ (Bailey 1730–6 folio).
1578Banister Hist. Man v. 68 By lightly receiuing them, do gently exolue the violence of euery motion. 1657Tomlinson Renou's Disp. 41 Their virtue cannot so easily exolve and perish. |