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Avale , v. t. & i. [F. avaler to descend, to let down. See Avalanche.]
- To cause to descend; to lower; to let fall; to doff. [Obs.]Chaucer.1913 Webster
- To bring low; to abase. [Obs.]Sir H. Wotton.1913 Webster
- (v. i.) To descend; to fall; to dismount. [Obs.]1913 Webster
And from their sweaty courses did avale.
Spenser.1913 Webster
- To cause to descend; to lower; to let fall; to doff. [Obs.]