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v helpottaa [hˈelpotːaː]

a (obsolete) cloaked | Cloaked; hidden, concealed. (defdate|15th-17th c.)

v To relieve the symptoms of; to ameliorate. (defdate|from 15th c.)

v (obsolete) To hide or disguise. (defdate|16th-19th c.)

v To cover or disguise the seriousness of (a mistake, offence etc.) by excuses and apologies. (defdate|from 17th c.)

v (obsolete) To lessen the severity of; to extenuate, moderate, qualify. (defdate|17th-18th c.)

v To placate or mollify. (defdate|from 17th c.)