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a-þwǽnan

  • verb [ weak ]
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a-þwǽnan, p. de; pp. ed [a away, þwǽnan to soften, diminish]
To soften, diminish, lessen, abate, take away; diminuere, demere
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  • Seó sealf wile ðone swile aþwǽnan

    the salve will diminish the swelling,

    • L. M. 3, 39; Lchdm. ii. 332, 25
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