avaunt

[ uh-vawnt, uh-vahnt ]

adverb

, Archaic.

1. away; hence.

avaunt

/ əˈvɔːnt /

sentence substitute

1. archaic.
   go away! depart!

Word History and Origins

Origin of avaunt¹

1275–1325; Middle English < Middle French avant to the front < Late Latin ab ante before ( Latin: from before). See ab-, ante-

Word History and Origins

Origin of avaunt¹

C15: from Old French avant! forward!, from Late Latin ab ante forward, from Latin ab from + ante before

Example Sentences

Avaunt, thou grand sycophant of the nineteenth century, thou vile usurper of the people's throne!

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He went to see her, taking with him a priest, who began to exorcise her, bidding her avaunt if she were of the Evil One.

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Hors de couple, avaunt sy avaunt, and thrice so howe: When the hounds are uncoupled.

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With a fierce bellow he emerged from his cask, and roaring, "Avaunt, knight of the invincible shield and craven heart!"

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It sounds Shakespearian, and probably means Avaunt and quit my sight.

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