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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Ens(c)hew, v.3 [Var. of Ensew v.] intr. and tr. To follow. —1622-6 Bisset II. 168/4.
He wes bittin be ane vowlf in huntting, of the quhilk enschewed ane fevare 1644 Aberd. B. Rec. IV. 13.
For eschewing forder inconvenient that may enschew on the toune 1663 Melrose R. Rec. II. 68.
For the spaice of thrie yeares nixt ensheweing Witsonday last
