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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Avent, Awent, v. [ME. avent (c 1375), AF. aventer, f. vent wind.] tr. To refresh with air. —1375 Barb. vi. 305 (E).
Thai fand the king … That off hys bassynet hes tane Till awent him, for he wes hate Ib. xii. 145.
His men … Hynt of thair basnetis … Till avent thame
