ayield

To yield up.

Verb

  1. To yield up.

Origin

From Middle English aȝelden, from Old English āġieldan (“to pay, repay, render, compensate, yield, restore, reward, requite, offer oneself, offer up (as a sacrifice), perform (an office), permit, allow, pay back, punish”), equivalent to a- + yield.

Forms

ayields ayielding ayielded ayold ayolden