Obs. [a. OF. avoe-, avouement, f. avouer: see AVOW v.1 and -MENT.] Acknowledgement, avowal. (Cf. also AVOWRY 6.)
1581. Lambarde, Eiren., II. v. (1588), 183. Whether any persons doe take others to their Auowment and protection.
1685. Lond. Gaz., No. 2017/3. To make the Avowments of our Faith and of our Allegiance unto your most Sacred Majesty.
