v. Obs. [f. AT- pref.2 + OE. wendan to go; cf. OE. oðwendan.] intr. To go away, escape (with dative = from).
a. 1000. Cædmons Gen., 403 (Gr.). Uton oþwendan hit nu monna bearnum!
c. 1205. Lay., 19564. Feole þer atwenden touward þan norðenden.
a. 1250. Owl & Night., 1425. Heo mai hire guld atwende.