v. Obs. [f. A- pref. 1 + SHEND, OE. scęndan.] To confound, ruin, disgrace; to reproach, curse.
1250. Lay., 18067. Þou letest vs alle asende [1205 scenden].
1297. R. Glouc., 263. Hii adde alle ybe assend, ȝif þe nizt nadde ybe.
c. 1300. Beket, 458. He wold al that lond with thulke worth aschende. Ibid., 2383. Vyllokere than eni theof that folc him ther aschende.
