Definition of Allayer

1. Noun. A person who reduces the intensity (e.g., of fears) and calms and pacifies. "An allayer of fears"

Exact synonyms: Comforter, Reliever
Generic synonyms: Individual, Mortal, Person, Somebody, Someone, Soul
Derivative terms: Allay, Comfort, Relieve

Definition of Allayer

1. n. One who, or that which, allays.

Definition of Allayer

1. Noun. One who allays. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Allayer

1. one that allays [n -S] - See also: allays

Lexicographical Neighbors of Allayer

allargando
allargentum
allaric
allaric acid
allatectomies
allatectomy
allative
allative case
allative cases
allatively
allatives
allatostatin
allaxis
allay
allayed
allayer (current term)
allayers
allaying
allayings
allayment
allayments
allays
alleage
allecret
allecrets
allect
allectation
allectations
allected
allecting

Literary usage of Allayer

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Library by Bibliographical Society (Great Britain)., Library Association (1907)
"For Particulars^ Prices, and Reports^ -write : THE "DUST-allayer" co., OFFICES : 165, QUEEN VICTORIA STREET, LONDON, ..."

2. The Library World (1905)
""DUST-allayer" Is a specially prepared, odourless floor fluid, ... For PARTICULARS apply to THE « DUST-allayer " CO., 165, Queen Victoria St., ..."

3. Dictionnaire historique de l'ancien langage françois, ou, Glossaire de la by Léopold Favre, Georges-Jean Mouchet (1875)
"On voit comment d'après cette façon de parler, allayer à la loy, et plusieurs autres semblables, on a pu chercher dans le mot Loi, l'étymologie ..."

4. Compressed Air Plant: The Production, Transmission and Use of Compressed Air by Robert Peele (1910)
"A specialty of this drill is the "dust allayer" (shown in detail, plan, and elevation), which is attached to the air tap by a nipple and cup, forming a ball ..."

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