[f. EASE v. + -ER.] One who or that which gives ease or relief. Hence Easeress.

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1599.  Greene, Alphons. (1861), 235. Farewell, Medea, easer of my heart.

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1610.  Markham, Masterp., I. xcii. 179. This is lenitiue and a great easer of paine.

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1631.  Mabbe, Celestina, xii. 136. Easeresse of my paine, and my hearts ioy.

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1779.  Johnson, Lett. (1788), II. ccxxi. 82–3. The depository of her troubles, and easer of her bosom.

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