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Ever heard or used this word before?

Yesterday, I came across the word "slake" in a book I'm currently reading on Thomas Jefferson. I'd never heard or used the word before, prompting me to look up its meaning. It turns out that slake means to satisfy a craving, to quench. For example, when you want to slake your thirst, you may drink from a fountain or grab a can of soda. Other synonyms include satisfy, sate, assuage, and allay. Had you ever heard of the word before reading this post?