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31. Tithes therfore, though claim'd, and Holy under the Law, yet are now releas'd and quitted, both by that command to Peter and by this to all Ministers above cited. 61. To relax. Milton , Touching Hirelings. It may not seem hard if in cases of nece ity certain profitable ordinances sometimes be released , rather than all men always strictly bound to the general rigor thereof. Hooker . 7t. To let slip; let go; give up. Bidding them fight for honour of their love, And rather die then Ladies cause release . Spenser, F. Q., IV. ii. 19. 8. To take out of pawn. Nabbes , The Bride (4to, 1640), sig. F. iv. ( Hall i well .)=Syn. 1. To loose, de liver.-1-3. Liberate, etc. See disengage .-3. To acquit.