English Explanatory Dictionary

assoilzie

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. Synonym of assoil.
  2. To absolve or release (someone) from blame or sin; to forgive, to pardon.
  3. Followed by from or of: to acquit (someone) from a criminal charge; to find (someone) not guilty; to clear.

Pronunciation

/əˈsɔɪl(j)ɪ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-assoilzie.wav

Word forms

assoilzie assoilzies assoilzieing assoilzying assoilziing assoilzied

Etymology

A Scottish variant of assoil, from Scottish Middle English assolyhe, assolȝe, retaining the -le- or -li- sounds of Anglo-Norman as(s)oilier and Old French as(s)oille which were dropped in modern English spoken in England.

Synonyms

absolve exonerate vindicate acquittance assoil assoilzie acquit clear disculp disculpate exculpate
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