† atˈlie,v.Obs. For forms, see lie v.1 [OE.ætlicᵹan, f. at- prefix2 + licᵹan to lie.] intr. To lie idle or fallow (with dat.= from). c1000ælfric Gram.Pref., Þæt godes feoh ne ætlicᵹe.c1200Trin. Coll.Hom. 161 Atlai þat lond unwend, and bicam waste.Ibid., Þat londe, þat is longe tilðe atleien.