† ˈaveny Obs.
Anglicized form of avania; cf. F. avanie.
| 1676 H. Teonge Diary (1825) 161 Afrayd least an aveny (fine) should have been layd on them. 1682 Wheler Journ. Greece iv. 298 One runs the risque of having the Barque burned, and an Aveny set upon you besides. 1682 Luttrell Brief Rel. (1857) I. 177 The Turks..lay greater avenies [printed avenue's] on that trade than ever. |