[f. AVENGE v.] The action of the vb. AVENGE; avengement.
1541. Elyot, Image Govt., 166. The auengeyng of his displeasure.
1666. Bp. Norwich, Serm., 7 Nov., 27. Even in the avenging of conquer’d Enemies Moderation is advantagious.
1883. Athenæum, 1 Dec., 700/1. The story of a villain, of his victims, and of their avenging.
