So*lute" (?), a. [L. solutus, p.p. of solvere to loosen. See Solve.]
1.
Loose; free; liberal; as, a solute interpretation.
[Obs.]
Bacon.
2.
Relaxed; hence; merry; cheerful.
[R.]
A brow solute, and ever-laughing eye.
Young.
3.
Soluble; as, a solute salt.
[Obs.]
4. Bot.
Not adhering; loose; -- opposed to adnate; as, a solute stipule.
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So*lute", v. t.
1.
To dissolve; to resolve.
[Obs.]
2.
To absolve; as, to solute sin.
[Obs.]
Bale.
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