AVAST
Source: 566, 567
avast. Avast, ex. cease, hold, stop
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A‐vast″ (ȧ‐vȧst″), interj. [[Corrupted from D. houd vast hold fast. See Hold, v. t., and Fast, a.]] (Naut.) Cease; stop; stay. “Avast heaving.” Totten.
Source: 566, 567
avast. Avast, ex. cease, hold, stop
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A‐vast″ (ȧ‐vȧst″), interj. [[Corrupted from D. houd vast hold fast. See Hold, v. t., and Fast, a.]] (Naut.) Cease; stop; stay. “Avast heaving.” Totten.