1. past tense of assoil; to absolve, pardon, or set free from guilt or blame
Usage: archaic; literary
2. past tense of assoil; to cleanse or purify
Usage: archaic; rare

Examples

• The priest assoiled the penitent of their sins.
• She was assoiled of all charges after the evidence was reviewed.
• The court assoiled him from the accusations brought against him.
• In medieval times, only the bishop could assoil such grave transgressions.
• He sought to be assoiled through confession and penance.