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avow
early 13c., from O.Fr.
avoer
"acknowledge, accept, recognize," especially as a protector, from L.
advocare
(see
advocate
). A synonym of
avouch
(q.v.), which tends to contain the more technical, legal aspect of the word. Related:
Avowal
.
