ESCHEW


Meaning of ESCHEW in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ e-ˈshü, i-; es-ˈchü, is-; also ]

e-ˈskyü transitive verb

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French eschiver (3d present eschiu ) of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German sciuhen to frighten off — more at shy

Date: 14th century

: to avoid habitually especially on moral or practical grounds : shun

Synonyms: see escape

• es·chew·al -əl noun

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