asswaged

[ uh-sweyjd, uh-sweyzhd ]

adjective

1. an obsolete variant of assuaged.

Word History and Origins

Origin of asswaged¹

First recorded in 1530–40

Example Sentences

If the Distemper is not considerably asswaged by the first Bleeding, it should be repeated some Hours after.

From Project Gutenberg

That poison produces a general Irritation of the Nerves; this is to be removed or asswaged by Antispasmodics: so that in Mercury, or Quicksilver, joined to Antispasmodics, consists the whole that is indicated in the Cure of this Disease.

From Project Gutenberg

When the Disease rages too highly to be asswaged, Hiccups, Convulsions and a Coldness of the Extremities approach; there is a scarcely intermitting Succession of fainting, or swooning Fits, the Patient dying either in one of them, or in Convulsions.

From Project Gutenberg

Yet by the helpe of a precious oile, Doctor Russell applyed, ere night his tormenting paine was so wel asswaged that he eate the fish to his supper: which gave no lesse joy and content to us, then ease to himselfe.

From Project Gutenberg

But in case the Inflammation ariseth from extreme Pains, they are to be asswaged with Cataplasms or Pultises and anodyn Liniments, such as those that have been already prescribed in the Cure of the Phlegmon: or else the Part may be bath'd with Camphirated Spirit of Wine, mixt with as much Water: Saccharum Saturni infus'd in Lime-water, performs the same Effect, and the Water of Crabs alone is admirable in its Operation.

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