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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1375
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Averty, a. Also: awerty, awerte. [ME. (rare) averty (1330), OF. averti, p.p. of avertir: see Avert v.1] Well-advised, prudent.1375 Barb. ii. 213.
Ingram the Wmfrawill … That wes bath wys and awerty 1375 Ib. ii. 489; etc.
Iames … of Dowglas, That wycht, wys, and awerty was