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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Avengeaunce, -ans, n. [e.m.E. avengeaunce (1535): cf. Avenge,v. and Vengeance.] Vengeance. —1456 Hay I. 301/3 (quhen avengeaunce is tane of dede). 1513 Doug. vi. viii. 110 (gif I may thyg avengeans but offens).
