v. Obs. rare–1. [a. ONFr. alaskie-r (and alaski-r) to let loose, f. à to (or es out) + laskier, laskir, mod. Fr. lâcher:—late L. las-cāre, cl. L. laxāre, f. lax-us loose.] To let loose, release.
1250. Layam., 8838. Ich wole … alaski him of care [1205 lutlien ich wulle his kare].
