Obs. [f. L. ēvent- ppl. stem of ēvenīre (see EVENE v.) to happen, take place.] intr. To come to pass.
(An alleged transitive verb of this form in Richardson and later Dicts. is based on a passage misquoted from T. Wilson Rhet. 6 b; edd. 1553 and 1580 have invented.)
1590. Greene, Never too late (1600), 13. An English History acted and euented in my Countrey of England.
1615. A. Niccholes, Marriage & Wiv., xii. My Maid and I … Will tell old Stories long ago evented To pass the Time.
1650. Vind. Hammond’s Addr., § 32. To teach their Disciples apathy, or courage against whatsoever events.
