A*vow" (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Avowed (); p. pr. & vb. n. Avowing.] [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.] 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 To acknowledge and justify, as an act done. See Avowry.
Blackstone.
Syn. -- To acknowledge; own; confess. See Confess.
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A*vow", n, [Cf. F. aveu.] Avowal. [Obs.]
Dryden.
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A*vow", v. t. & i. [OF. avouer, fr. LL. votare to vow, fr. L. votun. See Vote, n.] To bind, or to devote, by a vow. [Obs.]
Wyclif.
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A*vow", n. A vow or determination. [Archaic]
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