Attask

/əˈtæsk/ verb

An archaic term meaning to assign a task or duty to someone; to task or burden.

From at- (prefix) + task. This Old English/Middle English formation literally meant 'to put a task upon,' but it fell out of use as simpler forms like 'task' became standard.

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