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assoil
[ uh-soil ]
verb (used with object)
, Archaic.
- to absolve; acquit; pardon.
- to atone for.
assoil
/ əˈsɔɪl /
verb
- to absolve; set free
- to atone for
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- as·soilment noun
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of assoil1
C13: from Old French assoldre, from Latin absolvere to absolve
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Example Sentences
A tear glittered in his eye, and if it were a sin Heaven assoil me, for I yielded to his importunity and granted him the blessing.
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Heaven assoil thee of thy sin,” said Eleanor, turning to depart, “at dawn we meet again.
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And then he kneeled down on his knee, and prayed the Bishop to shrive him and assoil him.
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Doubtless he may pardon and assoil all such in their unhappiness, forasmuch as the secret of it is with him.
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And then he kneeled down on his knees, and prayed the hermit for to shrive him and assoil him.
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