† atletv.
Obsolete.
transitive. To let away, let go from consideration. Hence:
a. To neglect, disregard.
ΘΚΠ
the world > action or operation > manner of action > carelessness > be careless or heedless of [verb (transitive)]
atletc1200
forheedc1275
forget1297
lachesc1425
remiss1443
to go by ——?c1450
unregard1545
recklessc1560
to fling aside1587
disregard1641
unheed1847
c1200 Moral Ode 257 in Lamb. Hom. 175 Þet oðer monnes wif lof · his aȝen et-lete.
b. To remit, pardon.
ΘΚΠ
society > morality > duty or obligation > moral or legal constraint > immunity or exemption from liability > forgiveness > forgive [verb (transitive)] > specifically an offence
forgiveOE
atletc1200
to pass overa1425
sparea1425
remit1457
dispense1563
dismissa1616
condonate1656
condone1851
to look over ——1887
c1200 Trin. Coll. Hom. 69 Edie ben alle þo þe here giltes ben atleten.
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