let drive

Definitions

1. 1

   To aim a blow

   To aim a blow; to strike with force; to attack; to shoot (an arrow or firearm).

   • Four rogues in buckram let drive at me—
   • […] if ever love had any cause to revenge the wrongs which are done unto him, it is against them they ought to let drive all the arrows of his justice, and make them exemplary unto all such as abuse the name of Lovers.
   • While he was drinking, one of our men snatcht up his Gun, and let drive at him, and kill’d his Horse
2. 2

   To allow (a vessel) to be propelled by the wind, current or tide.

   • And when the ship was caught, and could not bear up into the wind, we let her drive.
   • Finding that they left us we consulted which way to steer, and resolved to let drive before the Wind.

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