verb
avouch
Avouch (verb) means to declare freely and openly; to assert.
verb
1
To declare freely and openly; to assert.
2
To acknowledge deliberately; to admit; to confess; to sanction.
3
To confirm or verify, to affirm the validity of.
4
To appeal to; to cite or claim as authority.
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Etymology
From Old French avouchier, from Latin advocāre. Doublet of advocate, advoke, and avow.
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What is the meaning of avouch?
"avouch" (verb) means to declare freely and openly; to assert.
What are the different meanings of avouch?
"avouch" has 3 main meanings: 1. To declare freely and openly; to assert; 2. To acknowledge deliberately; to admit; to confess; to sanction; 3. To confirm or verify, to affirm the validity of.