v. Obs. [ad. L. ex(s)olvĕre, f. ex- out + solvĕre to loosen.] a. trans. To slacken, diminish. b. intr. for refl. To dissolve. c. ‘To pay clear off’ (Bailey 1730–6 folio).
1578. Banister, Hist. Man, V. 68. By lightly receiuyng them, do gently exolue the violence of euery motion.
1657. Tomlinson, Renou’s Disp., 41. Their virtue cannot so easily exolve and perish.
