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▪ I. † aˈlighten, v.1 Obs. rare—1.
[Secondary form of alight v.1 Cf. the following, and see -en2.]
To alight, dismount.
1697Lond. Gaz. mmmcccxli/1 The Recorder also alightning,..the Proceeding from thence to Whitehall, was in manner following.
▪ II. † aˈlighten, v.2 Obs.
[Secondary form of alight v.2; cf. light v.2, lighten, and see -en2.]
To lighten, relieve.
1530Palsgr. 420/2, I alyghten of a burden or conforte in distresse. 1662Fuller Worthies i. 282 On the fifth day Mr. Hedly died, whereby their Boat was somewhat allightned. 1781Burns Corr. (1846) 284 When for an hour or two my spirits are alightened.
▪ III. † aˈlighten, v.3 Obs.
[Secondary form of alight v.3 Cf. light v.3 lighten, enlighten; and see -en2.]
To light up, illumine, enlighten.
1382Wyclif 1 Cor. iv. 5 Schal aliȝtne the hid thingis of derknessis. a1547Earl of Surrey Aeneid iv. 9 The next morow, with Phebus laump the earth Alightned clere. c1630Jackson Creed iv. ii. iv. Wks. III. 257 Beseeching him to alighten their hearts. |