† fordillv.
Obsolete. rare.
transitive. To soothe.
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the mind > emotion > pleasure > state of being consoled or relieved > be relieved of [verb (transitive)] > console or relieve
froverc900
hearteOE
lighteOE
onlightc1175
salvec1175
leathc1200
solace1297
stillc1315
to put in comfortc1320
easec1385
comfort1389
fordilla1400
recomforta1400
ronea1400
solancea1400
cheer?a1425
acheerc1450
consolate1477
repease1483
dilla1500
recreate?a1500
sporta1500
dulcerate?1586
comfit1598
comfortize1600
reassure1604
sweeten1647
console1693
re-establish1722
release1906
a1400 (a1325) Cursor Mundi (Vesp.) l. 23975 Hir dule ne ma i noght for-dill [Fairf. for-dille] Bot wit hir wepeing wepe i will.
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