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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1577
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Allay, v. [e.m.E. allay, ME. alaye, ONF. alayer, aleyer, = F. aloyer.] tr. To alloy. —1577 Reg. Privy C. II. 600.
Taking alsmekill fyne gold … as to allay it
