† aˈschewele, v. Obs. rare—1.
[f. a- prefix 1 + *schewel, shewel, a scarecrow, used in Sidney's Arcadia, and still dial. Cf. OHG. ir-sciuhen, MHG. erschiuhen, mod.G. erscheuen to be frightened.]
To scare, frighten away.
| a 1250 Owl & Night. 1614 Heo hongeth me on heore hahe, Thar ich aschewele pie an crowe. |