Avouterye, s. adultery, 4954.

Avysed, 1 pt. s. refl.; Avysed me, applied myself, 1807.

Awayte, s. ambush, 4497.

Awayted, pp. watched; awayted with, watched by, 3066.

Awey, adv. away (see note), 4712.

Axe, v. ask, C 6559; Axeth, pr. s. requires, C 5908; asketh, 5242.

Ayeines, prep. against, C 7178, 7307; Ayens, C 6277; in comparison with, C 6875.

Bachilere, s. youth, young knight, 2828.

Bagge, s. purse, C 6834; Bagges, s. pl. money-bags, 5775.

Baillye, s. custody, jurisdiction, 4217, 4302; Baily, enclosure, C 7574.