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give way (v.)

Old form(s): giue

yield to, succumb to, submit to

2H6 V.ii.76	[Queen to King] Now is it manhood, wisdom, and defence, / To give the enemy way
Tem I.ii.186	[Prospero to Miranda, of her sleeping] 'Tis a good dullness, / And give it way