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▪ I. † aˈventure Obs. [a. OF. aventure (see adventure n.), used spec. in Eng. law-books of death by accident pure and simple, as distinguished from mesaventure, in which some amount of negligence is implied.] (See quot.)
[1292Britton i. viii.] 1672Manley Interpr., Aventure..is a Mischance, causing the death of a Man, without Felony; as when he is suddenly drowned or burnt, falling into the Water or Fire. [1809 So in Tomlins Law Dict.] ▪ II. aventure obs. form of adventure n. and v. |