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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Aventale, Avantall, n. [ME. aventayle (14th c.), avantaille, AF. *aventail (OF. esventail).] The movable front-piece of a helmet. — ?1438 Alex. i. 1472.
Sum of thame sa sair can grete That thare auantallis worthit weit Ib. ii. 4215.
Arreste … Hint Caleos … Be the auentale
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