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Eshewed

Eschew \Es*chew"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Eshewed; p. pr. & vb. n. Eshewing.] [OF. eschever, eschiver, eskiver, F. esquiver, fr. OHG. sciuhen, G. scheuen; akin to E. sky. See Shy, a.]

  1. To shun; to avoid, as something wrong, or from a feeling of distaste; to keep one's self clear of.

    They must not only eschew evil, but do good.
    --Bp. Beveridge.

  2. To escape from; to avoid. [Obs.]

    He who obeys, destruction shall eschew.
    --Sandys.