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   Avouch , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Avouched (); p. pr. & vb. n. Avouching.] [OF. avochier, LL. advocare to recognize the existence of a thing, to advocate, fr. L. advocare to call to; ad + vocare to call. Cf. Avow to declare, Advocate, and see Vouch, v. t.]
   To appeal to; to cite or claim as authority. [Obs.]
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   They avouch many successions of authorities.
   Coke.
   
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   To maintain a just or true; to vouch for.
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   We might be disposed to question its authenticity, it if were not avouched by the full evidence.
   Milman.
   
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   To declare or assert positively and as matter of fact; to affirm openly.
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   If this which he avouches does appear.
   Shak.
   
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   Such antiquities could have been avouched for the Irish.
   Spenser.
   
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   To acknowledge deliberately; to admit; to confess; to sanction.
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   Thou hast avouched the Lord this day to be thy God.
   Deut. xxvi. 17.
   
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   Avouch , n. Evidence; declaration. [Obs.]
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   The sensible and true avouch
   Of mine own eyes.
   Shak.
   
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