avast
The origin and history of avast.
Etymology
Likely from Dutch houd vast, "hold fast," from houden ("to hold") and vast ("firm, tight").
The origin and history of avast.
Likely from Dutch houd vast, "hold fast," from houden ("to hold") and vast ("firm, tight").
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