AVER
aver
Noun
Noun (etymology 2)
- A work-horse, working ox, or other beast of burden.
Verb
- To assert the truth of, to affirm with confidence; to declare in a positive manner.
- To prove or justify a plea.
- To avouch, prove, or verify; to offer to verify.
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