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Vouch (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Vouched (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Vouching.] [OE. vouchen, OF. vochier to call, fr. L. vocare to call, fr. vox, vocis, voice. See Voice, and cf. Avouch.]
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1. To call; to summon. [Obs.]
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[They] vouch (as I might say) to their aid the authority of the writers. Sir T. Elyot.
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2. To call upon to witness; to obtest.
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Vouch the silent stars and conscious moon. Dryden.
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3. To warrant; to maintain by affirmations; to attest; to affirm; to avouch.
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They made him ashamed to vouch the truth of the relation, and afterwards to credit it. Atterbury.
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4. To back; to support; to confirm; to establish.
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Me damp horror chilled
At such bold words vouched with a deed so bold. Milton.
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5. (Law) To call into court to warrant and defend, or to make good a warranty of title.
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He vouches the tenant in tail, who vouches over the common vouchee. Blackstone.
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Syn. -- To obtest; declare; affirm; attest; warrant; confirm; asseverate; aver; protest; assure.
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