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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1556-1611
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Avenge, v. Also: aw-, auenge. [ME. avenge, awenge (late 14th c.), OF. avengier.] tr. To avenge. (Chiefly in p.p.) —1556 Lauder Off. Kings 501 (God has hecht on thé auengit be). a1585 Maitland Quarto MS lxi. 93 (we sall avenge it on that clan). 1611 Mure Misc. P. ii. 68 (all meanes I soght to be aweng'd on him).
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