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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Avouchment, n. [f. Avouch,v. Cf. e.m.E. avouchment (1574) assertion.] Proof of ownership. —1498 Reg. Privy S. I. 32/1.
The avouchment maid be the said Schir James … of the said landis
