† aˈshun, v. Obs.
Forms: 1 ascuni-an, 4 aschonne.
[OE. ascunian, f. a- prefix 1 + scunian to shun.]
To shun, avoid, escape from.
| 1000 Cnut's Sec. Laws §7 (Bosw.) He mot þyllic ascun{iacu}an. 1399 Langl. Rich. Redeless ii. 185 Þey myȝte not aschonne þe sorow þey had serued. |