avaunt

adverb

ə-ˈvȯnt How to pronounce avaunt (audio)
-ˈvänt
: away, hence

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, literally, forward, from Anglo-French avant, from Latin abante forward, before, from ab from + ante before — more at of, ante-

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of avaunt was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Avaunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/avaunt. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

avaunt

adverb
ə-ˈvȯnt How to pronounce avaunt (audio)
-ˈvänt
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