'Eshewed' definitions:

Definition of 'Eshewed'

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  • Eschew \Es*chew"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Eshewed; p. pr. & vb. n. Eshewing.] [OF. eschever, eschiver, eskiver, F. esquiver, fr. OHG. sciuhen, G. scheuen; akin to E. sky. See Shy, a.]
  • 1. To shun; to avoid, as something wrong, or from a feeling of distaste; to keep one's self clear of. [1913 Webster]
  • They must not only eschew evil, but do good. --Bp. Beveridge. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To escape from; to avoid. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
  • He who obeys, destruction shall eschew. --Sandys. [1913 Webster]

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