An archaic or dialectal term meaning to slacken, loosen, or reduce in intensity or tightness.
From 'a-' prefix (Old English) + 'slake' (to slacken or quench, from Old English slacian), creating a verb meaning to ease or relax, though this form is now obsolete.
'Aslake' is one of those beautiful lost words that shows English once had more verbs with prefix combinations—like 'besmirch' or 'begrudge'—but we've largely abandoned this pattern, making old texts sound musical to modern ears.
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