v. Obs. rare. Pa. t. asoke. [f. A- pref. 1 + OE. sacan to charge, accuse, contend with (see SAKE v.), or more probably for earlier ATSAKE, q.v.] To deny, refuse, renounce.
1250. Lay., 6100. Bote þat Dense men his riht asoken [1205 dunrih at-soken].
a. 1300. K. Horn, 65. Bute hi here laȝe asoke.