† aˈstaunch, v. Obs. rare—1.
[a. OF. estanchier, cogn. with Sp. estancar:—late L. stancāre to staunch.]
To staunch, satisfy.
| c 1430 Lydg. Min. Poems 30 (Halliw.) One to chese to hir delite, That may better astaunche hir appetite. |
† aˈstaunch, v. Obs. rare—1.
[a. OF. estanchier, cogn. with Sp. estancar:—late L. stancāre to staunch.]
To staunch, satisfy.
| c 1430 Lydg. Min. Poems 30 (Halliw.) One to chese to hir delite, That may better astaunche hir appetite. |
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