avowry
The act of avowing and justifying in one's own right the distraining of goodsThe act of avowing and justifying in one's own right the distraining of goods.
Meaning
5 senses(countable, uncountable)The act of avowing and justifying in one's own right the distraining of goods.
(countable, historical, uncountable)A form of medieval patronage in which colonial tenants, often from criminal backgrounds, were guaranteed protection by an English lord in exchange for the payment of a tax.
(countable, uncountable)Advowson, the right to appoint to a benefice or office.
(countable, obsolete, uncountable)Avowal (open affirmation or admission).
(countable, obsolete, uncountable)A protector, especially a patron saint.
Origin
Inherited from Middle English avowry, avowrie, from Old French avoerie, avouerie (“protectInherited from Middle English avowry, avowrie, from Old French avoerie, avouerie (“protection, patronage”), equivalent to avoer or avouer (“to avow”) + -ie.
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Forms
plural: avowriesWord family
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