Allayer

[f. ALLAY v.¹ (v.²) + -ER¹.] He who or that which allays, modifies or restrains.

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1615. A. Niccholes, Marr. & Wiv., xi. in Harl. Misc. (1744), II. 158. Indigence and Want, two great Allayers of Affection.

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1631. Mabbe, Celestina, I. 20. O head, the allayer of my passion! O relieuer of my torment…!

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1666. Harvey, Morb. Angl., xxvi. 125 (J.). Phlegm and pure blood, being reputed allayers of acrimony.

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