1623. Bp. Hall, Serm. Chapell Earle Exceter (1627), 526. Set out by the stile of the Promiser and Avower.
1668. Dryden, Ess. Dram. Poetry, in Arb., Garner, III. 529. A bold avower of his own virtues.
1783. Ainsworth, Lat. Dict. (Morell), An avower, Qui aliquid affirmat.
