They looked unto him, and were lightened.
Ps. xxxiv. 5.
Light"en, v. t. [See Light not heavy.] 1. To make lighter, or less
heavy; to reduce in weight; to relieve of part of a load or burden; as,
to lighten a ship by unloading; to lighten a load or burden.
2. To make less burdensome or afflictive; to alleviate; as, to lighten
the cares of life or the burden of grief.