avivage, n.m., first laying of tin-foil on glass; hewing.
aviver, v.a., to polish, to burnish, to brighten.
avives, n.f.pl., (vet.) vives.
avivoir, n.m., polisher, burnisher (tool).
avocasser, v.n., to be a pettifogger, to drudge at the bar.
avocasserie, n.f., pettifoggery, caviling, quibble, twaddle.
avocat, n.m., counsel, barrister, advocate, pleader, intercessor. — de causes perdues, — de Pilate, — de balle, — à tort; briefless barrister. — consultant; chamber-counsel. — principal; leading barrister. — général; solicitor general. Plaider par —; to be represented by counsel.
avocate, n.f., female advocate; mediatrix, intercessor.
avocette, n.f., (orni.) avoset.
avoine, n.f., oats. —s; oats still standing. D’—; of oats. Farine d’—; oatmeal. Balle d’—; oatchaff. Folles —s; wild oats.