v. Obs. rare–1. [f. late L. leviāt-, ppl. stem of leviāre, f. levis light.] trans. To relieve = ALLEVIATE 2.
1545. Raynold, Byrth Mankynde, IV. vi. (1552), 146 b. This oft wasshing shal … leuyate and lyghten the head with al the senses therin contayned.
