† aˈfflige,v.Obs. [a. Fr.afflige-r (16th c. Littré) f. L. afflīg-ĕre: see afflict a.] An early (Scotch) form of afflict v. 1549Compl.Scotl. v. 34 Quhen ire affligis vs, ve seik nocht the vertu of patiens.Ibid. 1 To cure & to gar conualesse al the langorius desolat & affligit pepil.