Both Uses
allay
in
The Merchant of Venice
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- Pray thee, take pain To allay with some cold drops of modesty Thy skipping spirit, lest through thy wild behaviour I be misconstrued in the place I go to, And lose my hopes.†
Scene 2.2
- be moderate; allay thy ecstasy; In measure rain thy joy; scant this excess; I feel too much thy blessing; make it less, For fear I surfeit!†
Scene 3.2 *
Definitions:
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(1)
(allay) reduce the intensity of; or calm
- (2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)