Baretti: A dictionary of the English and Italian languages
Allettá-re, v. a.
1. to allure, entice, cajole. — il sonno, to invite sleep; 2. to harbour, foster, cherish; 3. to lodge, beat down the corn; v. n.to nestle; v. r. to take to one's bed; s. m. Allettá-tóre,f. Allettá-tríce; adj. Allettá-nte.
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