01 v. t. To call; to summon.
imp. & p. p.
Vouched; p. pr. & vb. n.
Vouching
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1.
To call; to summon.[Obs.]“[They] vouch (as I might say) to their aid the authority of the writers.” — Sir T. Elyot.
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2.
To call upon to witness; to obtest.“Vouch the silent stars and conscious moon.” — Dryden.
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3.
To warrant; to maintain by affirmations; to attest; to affirm; to avouch.“They made him ashamed to vouch the truth of the relation, and afterwards to credit it.” — Atterbury.
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4.
To back; to support; to confirm; to establish.“Me damp horror chilled At such bold words vouched with a deed so bold.” — Milton.
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5.
To call into court to warrant and defend, or to make good a warranty of title.(Law)“He vouches the tenant in tail, who vouches over the common vouchee.” — Blackstone.