avoset, avocet (avoset)

[Also as NL. avocetta, avosetta; European A voset ( Recurvirostra avocetta). avowal What I have said I will avouch , in presence of the king. Shak., Rich. III., i. 3. We might be disposed to question its authenticity if it were not avouched by the full evidence in its favour. Milman , Latin Christianity, iv. 7. 4+. To appeal to, or cite as proof or warrant: as, to avouch the authorities on any subject. II. in trans. To give a urance or guaranty; vouch: as, "I can avouch for her reputation," Defoe , Mrs. Veal.