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