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averse

Meaning of “averse”

Turned away from, disinclined toward, or opposed to.

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First occurrence: Micah 2:8

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Micah 2:8
Even of late my people is risen up as an enemy: ye pull off the robe with the garment from them that pass by securely as men averse from war.
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Micah 2:8 · retained source text

Euen of late, my people is risen vp as an enemie: ye pull off the robe with the garment, frō them that passe by securely, as men auerse from warre.

1611 marginal noteHeb. yesterday.

1611 marginal noteHeb. ouer against a garment.

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