v. Obs. rare–1. [f. L. al- = ad- to + lēnis soft, gentle. Formed on the analogy of abbreviate, alleviate, etc., against Latin usage which made the vb. lēnīre.] To soften, render gentle.
1620. Venner, Via Recta, ii. 34. Drunkennesse … doth (as they say) … alleniate and make quiet the animall powers.
1642. Rogers, Naaman, 45. How doth the Lord turne the eies of Crocodiles, to Doves eies, alleniate, and draw the hearts of fathers to the children.
