AVAIL


Meaning of AVAIL in English

■ verb

1》 ( ~ oneself of ) use or take advantage of.

2》 help or benefit.

■ noun (usu. in phr. of/to no ~ ) use or benefit.

Origin

ME: from obs. vail , from OFr. valoir , from L. valere 'be strong, be of value'.

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