Obs. rare–1. [a. OF. *avantement, n. of action f. avanter: see AVAUNT v.1 and -MENT.] Boasting, self-glorification.
1303. R. Brunne, Handl. Synne, 4579. Fyrst ys pryde, as þou wel wost, Auauntement, bobaunce, and bost.
