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Pronunciation : A*vow"
Part of Speech : v. t. [imp. & p. p. Avowed (p. pr. & vb. n. Avowing.]
Etymology : [F. avouver, fr. L. advocare to call to (whence the meanings, to call upon as superior; recognize as lord, own, confess); ad + vocare to call. See Advocate, Avouch.]
Definition : 1. To declare openly, as something believed to be right; to own or acknowledge frankly; as, a man avows his principles or his crimes. Which I to be the of Israel's God Avow, and challenge Dagon to the test. Milton.

2. (Law)

Defn: To acknowledge and justify, as an act done. See Avowry. Blackstone.

Syn. -- To acknowledge; own; confess. See Confess.


Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : A*vow"
Part of Speech : n
Etymology : [Cf. F. aveu.]
Definition : Defn: Avowal. [Obs.] Dryden.


Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : A*vow"
Part of Speech : v. t. & i.
Etymology : [OF. avouer, fr. LL. votare to vow, fr. L. votun. See Vote, n.]
Definition : Defn: To bind, or to devote, by a vow. [Obs.] Wyclif.


Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : A*vow"
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : Defn: A vow or determination. [Archaic]


Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913