Etymology

avoidance

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Today it means: The act of avoiding or shunning; keeping clear of. Full definition →

Middle English avoidaunce
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  1. Middle English · inherited fromavoidaunce
  2. English todayavoidance

From Middle English avoidaunce, from avoid + -ance.

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