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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Relasche, v. [F. relâcher (OF relaschier, c1155 in Larousse), to release. Cf. Relesch(e v.1] tr. To set free; to give vent or expression to (grief); to lighten (the heart) by giving vent to one's feelings. — c1590 J. Stewart 87/268.
He onnavayis mycht relasche his vo Vith vofull vords Ib. 154/11.
Supplie my speitche now till exprime my paine … , I most relasche at last my hawie hart
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