Both Uses of
allay
in
Henry VIII
- I say again, there is no English soul More stronger to direct you than yourself, If with the sap of reason you would quench, Or but allay, the fire of passion.†
Scene 1.1 *
- Yes, but it held not; For when the King once heard it, out of anger He sent command to the Lord Mayor straight To stop the rumour, and allay those tongues That durst disperse it.†
Scene 2.1
Definition:
reduce the intensity of; or calm