assoil

[ uh-soil ]

verb (used with object)

, Archaic.

1. to absolve; acquit; pardon.
2. to atone for.

assoil

/ əˈsɔɪl /

verb

1. to absolve; set free
2. to atone for

Other Words From

• as·soilment noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of assoil¹

1250–1300; Middle English asoilen < Anglo-French asoiler, Old French asoilier, variant of asoldre < Latin absolvere to absolve

Word History and Origins

Origin of assoil¹

C13: from Old French assoldre, from Latin absolvere to absolve

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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