What is "aunswere"

Usage examples of "aunswere".

The morrow next, before the lampe of light,Aboue the earth vpreard his flaming head,The Dwarfe, which bore that message to her knight,Brought aunswere backe, that ere he tasted bread,He would her succour, and aliue or deadHer foe deliuer vp into her hand:Therefore he wild her doe away all dread.

But to his speach he aunswered no whit,But stood still mute, as if he had beene dum,Ne signe of sence did shew, ne common wit,As one with griefe and anguishe ouercum,And vnto euery thing did aunswere mum:And euer when the Prince vnto him spake,He louted lowly, as did him becum,And humble homage did vnto him make,Midst sorrow shewing ioyous semblance for his sake.