† aˈlift,v.Obs. [f. a- prefix 11 + lift.] To lift. 1590in Right Religion A iij b, Kneele downe, shead teares, alift heart, and pray.1606Choice, Chance, & Change (1881) 75, I saw her come to life againe, when her eies alifted vp, she sighed out, oh friend art thou aliue?