v. Obs. [f. A- pref. 1 intens. + OE. lǽnan to grant, LEND.] To lend, grant, give.
c. 1000. Ælfric, Gloss., in Wright, 21. Pignus, alæned feoh.
1250. Layam., 24000. Ech man brouke his hom; þat god him aleneþ. Ibid., 31603. Waþer ich þe aleane wolle; þat þing þat þou ȝeornest.