v. Obs. [Of doubtful formation and meaning. (The form suggests F. à to + ventre belly.)] (See quot.)
1557. K. Arthur (Copland), IV. xviii. He dressed his shelde, and they auentred their speres.
1596. Spenser, F. Q., III. i. 28. Her mortal speare She mightily aventred towards one, And downe him smot. Ibid., IV. vi. 11. And eft aventring his steele-headed launce Against her rode.
