2 entries under this word

Liss

Liss, v. t.

verbtransitive

To free, as from care or pain; to relieve; to alleviate. [Obs.] “Lissed of his care.” Chaucer.

Liss, n.

noun

n. The state of being released, as from care, grief, or pain; relief. [Obs.] “Of penance had a lisse.” Chaucer.