▪ I. † aˈlighten, v.1 Obs. rare—1.
[Secondary form of alight v.1 Cf. the following, and see -en2.]
To alight, dismount.
| 1697 Lond. Gaz. mmmcccxli/1 The Recorder also alightning,..the Proceeding from thence to Whitehall, was in manner following. |
▪ II. † aˈlighten, v.2 Obs.
[Secondary form of alight v.2; cf. light v.2, lighten, and see -en2.]
To lighten, relieve.
| 1530 Palsgr. 420/2, I alyghten of a burden or conforte in distresse. 1662 Fuller Worthies i. 282 On the fifth day Mr. Hedly died, whereby their Boat was somewhat allightned. 1781 Burns Corr. (1846) 284 When for an hour or two my spirits are alightened. |
▪ III. † aˈlighten, v.3 Obs.
[Secondary form of alight v.3 Cf. light v.3 lighten, enlighten; and see -en2.]
To light up, illumine, enlighten.
| 1382 Wyclif 1 Cor. iv. 5 Schal aliȝtne the hid thingis of derknessis. a 1547 Earl of Surrey Aeneid iv. 9 The next morow, with Phebus laump the earth Alightned clere. c 1630 Jackson Creed iv. ii. iv. Wks. III. 257 Beseeching him to alighten their hearts. |