Obs. [OE. árian: see ARE sb.1] To show grace or clemency to, respect, spare.

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c. 1000.  Ælfric, Josh. ix. 21. Ac árodon heora life.

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c. 1200.  Ormin, 5704. And Drihhtin … Shall arenn himm. Ibid., 1462. Swa þatt tu mihht wel arenn himm Þatt iss ȝæn þe forrgilltedd.

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