Obs. [Secondary form of ALIGHT v.2; cf. LIGHT v.2, LIGHTEN, and see -EN2.] To lighten, relieve.
1530. Palsgr., 420/2. I alyghten of a burden or conforte in distresse.
1662. Fuller, Worthies, I. 282. On the fifth day Mr. Hedly died, whereby their Boat was somewhat allightned.
1781. Burns, Corr. (1846), 284. When for an hour or two my spirits are alightened.
