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† 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. |