Es*chew" (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Eshewed (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Eshewing.] [OF. eschever, eschiver, eskiver, F. esquiver, fr. OHG. sciuhen, G. scheuen; akin to E. sky. See Shy, a.]
1. To shun; to avoid, as something wrong, or from a feeling of distaste; to keep one's self clear of.
They must not only eschew evil, but do good.
Bp. Beveridge.
2. To escape from; to avoid. [Obs.]
He who obeys, destruction shall eschew.
Sandys.
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