aread

verb

Etymology

From Old English arēdan, arǣdan, corresponding to a- + read. Cognate with German erraten.

  1. inherited from arēdan

Definitions

  1. To soothsay, prophesy.

  2. To interpret

    To interpret; to explain.

    • Therefore more plain aread this doubtful case.
  3. To advise, counsel.

    • Me, all too meane, the ſacred Muſe areeds To blazon broad emongſt her learned throng:
    • But mark what I arreede thee now, avant;

The neighborhood

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA