† aˈvowment Obs.
[a. OF. avoe-, avouement, f. avouer: see avow v.1 and -ment.]
Acknowledgement, avowal. (Cf. also avowry 6.)
| 1581 Lambarde Eiren. ii. v. (1588) 183 Whether any persons doe take others to their Auowment and protection. 1685 Lond. Gaz. No. 2017/3 To make the Avowments of our Faith and of our Allegiance unto your most Sacred Majesty. |