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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Aver, v. [ME. (rare) aver (Wyclif), averre, F. avérer.] tr. To certify, assure. —1456 Hay I. 47/20.
Quhen the peple of Tharent was averd that the Romaynis wald passe nere Ib. 152/11.
Or thai war averrit tharof, thai war all empoysound
