† aˈlask-i,v.Obs.rare—1. [a. ONFr. alaskie-r (and alaski-r) to let loose, f.à to (or es out) + laskier, laskir, mod.Fr.lâcher:—late L. las-cāre, cl. L. laxāre, f.lax-us loose.] To let loose, release. 1250Layam. 8838 Ich wole..alaski him of care [1205 lutlien ich wulle his kare].