Obs. [f. prec. vb.; on apparent analogy of void vb. and adj. or ? contr. of avoided; cf. devoid.] Empty, void; free or rid (of). Obs.
1488. Plumpton Corr., 66. The clarkship therof standeth avoyd.
1514. Barclay, Cyt. & Uplondyshm., 3. The ploweman resteth avoyde of all busynesse.
