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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1410, 1492
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Avay, Away, v. Also: avey. [ME. avay, avey (14th c.), OF. avei-, avier to direct, instruct.] intr. To speak or plead, to present evidence or pleas, at law. 1410 Reg. Episc. Brechin I. 30.
The parteis awaiand to the court wpon bayth the sidis 1410 Ib. 31.
The rollement red, and the bischop awaiand for his part 1492 Acts Lords of Council 249/2.
Our souerane lord will caus his aduocatis to be present the said day to avey for his interes in the said mater
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