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† eˈscheve, v. Obs.
Forms: 4–6 eschew(e, escheve, (4 escheffe, 6 esschef).
[a. OF. escheve-r, corrupt form of achever: see achieve.]
1. trans. To bring to a successful issue, accomplish; = achieve 1.
1375Barbour Bruce iii. 283 Gret thingis eschewyt he [Cesar], As men may in his story se. c1500Lancelot 2229 Aduentur is non so gret to pref..nor ȝhe sal it esschef. a1533Ld. Berners Huon xx. 57 God ayde you to eschew & to fornyshe thys grete besynes.
2. To succeed in gaining; to gain; = achieve 5 a.
1520Calisto & Melibæa in Hazl. Dodsley I. 77 To enjoy your youth..For that time pleasures are most escheved.
3. intr. To gain one's end; const. of or simply; = achieve 6.
c1375Sc. Leg. Saints, Mathou 321 To sanct mathow son went he, Wenand be hym wele til eschewe. Ibid., Eugenia 533 He had eschewit of his wil, Or ony helpe had cumyne hir til. a1400Morte Arth. 2301 Lappede them in lede, lesse that they schulde Chawnge or chawffe, ȝif þay myghte escheffe. |