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avaunt
[ uh-vawnt, uh-vahnt ]
adverb
- away; hence.
avaunt
/ əˈvɔːnt /
sentence substitute
- archaic.go away! depart!
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Origin of avaunt1
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Example Sentences
Avaunt, thou grand sycophant of the nineteenth century, thou vile usurper of the people's throne!
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.
Hors de couple, avaunt sy avaunt, and thrice so howe: When the hounds are uncoupled.
With a fierce bellow he emerged from his cask, and roaring, "Avaunt, knight of the invincible shield and craven heart!"
It sounds Shakespearian, and probably means Avaunt and quit my sight.
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