An archaic or dialectal term meaning to soften, soothe, or calm.
Possibly from Old French amoloier (to soften) or influenced by amole. Rare and largely obsolete in modern English.
This near-ghost word survived in some dialects and historical texts, possibly meaning to calm or soften—it's fascinating how words like this almost disappear entirely, leaving only traces in old dictionaries and obscure literature.
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