† avocamentn.
Obsolete.
A calling off, a distraction; = avocation n. in proper sense.
ΘΚΠ
the mind > attention and judgement > inattention > mental wandering > lack of concentration, distraction > [noun] > cause of
by-thought1561
avocation1642
avocament1672
avocativea1677
dissipation1733
call-off1883
1672 O. Walker Of Educ. i. xv. 206 Those states seem..best..which have the fewer avocaments from Religion.
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