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assoil
[ uh-soil ]
verb (used with object)
- 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
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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.
Heaven assoil thee of thy sin,” said Eleanor, turning to depart, “at dawn we meet again.
And then he kneeled down on his knee, and prayed the Bishop to shrive him and assoil him.
Doubtless he may pardon and assoil all such in their unhappiness, forasmuch as the secret of it is with him.
And then he kneeled down on his knees, and prayed the hermit for to shrive him and assoil him.
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