v. Obs. rare–1. [f. A- pref. 1 + *schewel, SHEWEL, a scarecrow, used in Sidney’s Arcadia, and still dial. Cf. OHG. ir-sciuhen, MHG. erschiuhen, mod.G. erscheuen to be frightened.] To scare, frighten away.
a. 1250. Owl & Night., 1614. Heo hongeth me on heore hahe, Thar ich aschewele pie an crowe.
