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A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)

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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Avenge, v. Also: aw-, auenge. [ME. avenge, awenge (late 14th c.), OF. avengier.] tr. To avenge. (Chiefly in p.p.) —1556 Lauder Off. Kings 501 (God has hecht on thé auengit be). a1585 Maitl. Q. lxi. 93 (we sall avenge it on that clan). 1611-57 Mure Misc. P. ii. 68 (all meanes I soght to be aweng'd on him).

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