Obs.; also allow. [f. A- pref. 11 + LOW: cf. ALOW adv., and abase.] To lower, bring down, lessen. lit. and fig.
1530. Palsgr., 414/1. I abate, or lay downe, or beate downe, or alowe one in his accompt. Je abas.
a. 1541. Wyatt, Ps. cii. (R.). Whereby he … gynneth to alowe his payne and penitence.
c. 1576. Turberville, Fall of Pride (R.). They may most plainely see how pride hath beene allowde.
