In 6–7 assw-. [f. ASSUAGE v. + -ER1.] He who, or that which, assuages.
1564. Bauldwin, Mor. Philos. (Palfr.), iii. (1595), 4. An asswager of wrong ought greatly to be honoured.
1605. Timme, Quersit., I. xiii. 53. Red ocre … is an asswager of things … and a great mittigator of all griefes and paines.
