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† aˈless, v. Obs. rare—1. [f. less a., by form-association with vbs. from Fr. apparently formed on adjs., as a-base: cf. amenuse.] To make less, lessen, diminish.
1496Dives & Paup. (W. de Worde) viii. ix. 289/1 He must alesse the hyre that the fermer sholde paye. |