† aˈvell,v.Obs. [ad. L. āvell-ĕre, f.ā-=ab- away, off + vellĕre to pull away, tear off.] To pull or tear away, pull up. 1530State Papers Hen. VIII, I. 357 [It] hath takyn suche rotys, that the same can (never) be auellyd.1651Biggs New Disp. ⁋232 Avelling the..membrane lining the chest.