v. Obs. [f. VEX v. The nature of the a- prefix is uncertain.] To annoy, distress, VEX.
a. 1400. Cov. Myst., 375. My dowtefull beleve ryght Sore me avexit.
1482. Monk of Evesham (Arb.), 95. So a vexid ther of that he was madde and owte of hys mynde.
