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† aˈsweeten, v. Obs. rare.
In 7 assw-.
[f. a- prefix 11 (improperly written as-, after as-sure, etc.) + sweeten.]
To sweeten, make less bitter.
1599Sandys Europ. Spec. (1632) 232 That rigour of Iustice, which the bountifulnesse of this Mercy did mitigate and assweeten. |