† aˈquell, v. Obs.
1–4. For forms see quell v.
[OE. acwęllan, f. a- prefix 1 intensive + cwęllan to kill, quell: cogn. with OHG. arquelljan, archwellan.]
To slay, destroy, put an end to.
| c 950 Lindisf. Gosp. John vii. 25 Ahne ðes is ðone soecað to a-cuellane? c 1175 Lamb. Hom. 207 His pine on rode and his deað acwellen mine sunnen. a 1250 Owl & Night. 1370 Þar-mide beoþ men a-cwalde. a 1300 Floriz & Bl. 725 Quaþ blauncheflur, ‘aquel þu me, And let floriz aliue be.’ c 1330 Arth. & Merl. 400 Hou Fortiger hir king aqueld. |