Obs. rare–1. In phr. at alaventure. [A mixture of Eng. at aventure and corresp. Fr. à l’aventure.] Used by Caxton for at aventure: see ADVENTURE sb. 3 b.
1489. Caxton, Faytes of Armes, I. xxiv. 75. Al dedes of bataylle ben doon at alaventure.
