Definition of relief

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Relief (n.) That which removes or lessens evil, pain, discomfort, uneasiness, etc.; that which gives succor, aid, or comfort; also, the person who relieves from performance of duty by taking the place of another; a relay..

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Relievo :: Relievo (n.) See Relief, n., 5..
Aid :: Aid (v. t.) Help; succor; assistance; relief.
Casual :: Casual (n.) One who receives relief for a night in a parish to which he does not belong; a vagrant.
Relay :: Relay (n.) A supply of anything arranged beforehand for affording relief from time to time, or at successive stages; provision for successive relief..
Toreumatology :: Toreumatology (n.) The art or the description of scupture such as bas-relief in metal; toreumatography.
Easement :: Easement (n.) That which gives ease, relief, or assistance; convenience; accommodation..
Resort :: Resort (v. i.) To have recourse; to apply; to one's self for help, relief, or advantage..
Anaglyphical :: Anaglyphical (a.) Pertaining to the art of chasing or embossing in relief; anaglyptic; -- opposed to diaglyptic or sunk work.
Respiration :: Respiration (n.) Relief from toil or suffering: rest.
Relief :: Relief (n.) The act of relieving, or the state of being relieved; the removal, or partial removal, of any evil, or of anything oppressive or burdensome, by which some ease is obtained; succor; alleviation; comfort; ease; redress..
Aquapuncture :: Aquapuncture (n.) The introduction of water subcutaneously for the relief of pain.
Wedgwood Ware :: Wedgwood ware () A kind of fine pottery, the most remarkable being what is called jasper, either white, or colored throughout the body, and capable of being molded into the most delicate forms, so that fine and minute bas-reliefs like cameos were made of it, fit even for being set as jewels..
Herniotomy :: Herniotomy (n.) A cutting for the cure or relief of hernia; celotomy.
Concerto :: Concerto (n.) A composition (usually in symphonic form with three movements) in which one instrument (or two or three) stands out in bold relief against the orchestra, or accompaniment, so as to display its qualities or the performer's skill..
Zincography :: Zincography (n.) The art or process of engraving or etching on zinc, in which the design is left in relief in the style of a wood cut, the rest of the ground being eaten away by acid..
Anaglyptics :: Anaglyptics (n.) The art of carving in low relief, embossing, etc..
Relievable :: Relievable (a.) Capable of being relieved; fitted to recieve relief.
Mezzo-rilievo :: Mezzo-rilievo (n.) A middle degree of relief in figures, between high and low relief..
Relievement :: Relievement (n.) The act of relieving, or the state of being relieved; relief; release..
Libel :: Libel (n.) A written declaration or statement by the plaintiff of his cause of action, and of the relief he seeks..
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