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ail definition

ail (āl)

transitive verb

to be the cause of pain or distress to; trouble

Etymology: ME eilen < OE eglian, to afflict with dread, trouble < egle, harmful; akin to Goth agls, infamous, ON agi > awe

intransitive verb

to be in poor health, esp. over a period of time

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