premise: to <mask> sorrow, pain, care, etc.
hypothesis: the best context for <mask> here is A method of armature winding in which the wire is wound upon the outer surface of a cylinder or drum from end to end of the cylinder; -- distinguished from ring winding, etc.; but not To lighten or lessen (physical or mental troubles); to mitigate, or make easier to be endured; -- opposed to aggravate..