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单词 advowry
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Definition of advowry in English:

advowry

noun ədˈvaʊ(ə)ri
historical
  • (A) Ecclesiastical Law. = "advowson"; the office or function of an advowee. (b) = "avowry"; (also) a person responsible for providing this protection (or perhaps: the payments made to ensure this).

Origin

Late Middle English. Originally a variant of avowry, now distinguished in form in the meanings below.

 
 

Definition of advowry in US English:

advowry

nounədˈvaʊ(ə)ri
historical
  • (A) Ecclesiastical Law. = "advowson"; the office or function of an advowee. (b) = "avowry"; (also) a person responsible for providing this protection (or perhaps: the payments made to ensure this).

Origin

Late Middle English. Originally a variant of avowry, now distinguished in form in the meanings below.

 
 
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