To soften; to become less rigid or hard; to give. In some houses, sweetmeats will relent more than in others. When op’ning buds salute the welcome day, and earth relenting feels the genial ray.

To grow moist; to deliquesce; applied to salts; as the relenting of the air. Salt of tartar - placed in a cellar, will begin to relent.

To become less intense.

To soften in temper; to become more mild and tender; to feel compassion. Can you behold my tears, and not once relent?

To slacken. And oftentimes he would relent his pace. Obs.

To soften; to mollify. Obs.

Dissolved. Obs.

Remission; stay. Obs.