Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1824
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†AVOW, v. To undertake, take the responsibility.Abd. 1824 J. Maidment Garland (1868) 41 (E.D.D.):
I darna avow to marry you Except she's as willing as ye.