asswage

[ uh-sweyj, uh-sweyzh ]

verb

1. an obsolete variant of assuage.

Word History and Origins

Origin of asswage¹

First recorded in 1530–40

Example Sentences

The portrait is of a hag of such appalling ill-favour as would certainly "asswage a manne's courage."

From Project Gutenberg

Perhaps before rain they are most hungry, and therefore, to asswage their hunger, do more diligently seek after their food.

From Project Gutenberg