The ships would be taken out of a trying climate, and removed from the chance of hurricanes; while the crews would receive a benefit, the value of which is Avouched by naval history, in change of scene, of occupation, and of interests.
"Lessons of the war with Spain and other articles"
Alfred T. Mahan
Therefore let thy pity now be Avouched; For my heart for fear like a dog is couched.
"A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume I."
R. Dodsley
The number of duels each gun was in was carefully counted, every scar got in battle was treasured, and the men around their camp-fires, at their scanty messes, or on the march, bragged of them among themselves and Avouched them as witnesses.
"The Burial of the Guns"
Thomas Nelson Page