v. Obs. rare1. In 3 atscec-en. [f. AT- pref.2 + OE. sceacan to SHAKE, to flee; cf. also ASHAKE.] intr. To flee away.

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c. 1205.  Lay., 26516. Hit is eo[w] muchel scorne þat ȝe wulleð atscecen [1250 fleon].

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