avocate

Definition

To call off or away; to withdraw; to transfer to another tribunal.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin avoco, avocatus. Doublet of avoke.

Example Sentences

• "Stage-playes and dancing avocate and with-hold men from Gods worſhip"
• "for what is a scholar, but one who retireth his person, and avocateth his mind from other occupations and worldly entertainment"

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