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avast

imperative verb
\ ə-ˈvast How to pronounce avast (audio) \

Definition of avast

—a nautical command to stop or cease

First Known Use of avast

1681, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for avast

perhaps from Dutch houd vast hold fast

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