v. Obs. [OE. abann-an f. A- pref. 1, + bann-an to summon, and cogn. with ON. banna to interdict: see BAN; on which in sense 2 the word seems to be re-formed.]
1. To summon by proclamation. (only OE.)
1006. O. E. Chron. (Laud. MS.). Ðá hét se cyng abannan út ealne þeódscipe of Westseaxum.
2. To put under the ban of the church, anathematize.
1562. Jewel, Apol., II. 697. How durst the Bishops in this present council of Trident so solemnly to abanne and accurse all them that dare to find fault with the same.
