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allayer|əˈleɪə(r)|
[f. allay v.1 (v.2) + -er1.]
He who or that which allays, modifies, or restrains.
1615A. Niccholes Marr. & Wiv. xi. in Harl. Misc. (1744) II. 158 Indigence and Want, two great Allayers of Affection. 1631Celestina i. 20 O head, the allayer of my passion! O reliever of my torment! 1666Harvey Morb. Anglic. ? (J.) Phlegm and pure blood are reputed allayers of acrimony. |