A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1600-1610
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Advenge, v. [Later form of Avenge; also in e.m.E. (16–17th c.).] In pass. To take vengeance (of or upon). Also Advengement, vengeance. —1600-1610 Melvill 143.
Wrangs … quhilk he wald be advengit of sum day 1600-1610 Ib. 282.
They tuk counsall … to go against it in armes for advengement
