An archaic term meaning the act of averting, turning away, or warding off something.
From Old French 'avertissement,' from 'avertir' (to turn away), with '-ment' suffix forming abstract nouns. This word is now obsolete, replaced by modern terms like 'aversion' or 'prevention'.
This beautiful archaic word means basically the same thing as 'aversion,' but it emphasizes the ACTION of turning away rather than the FEELING. It's extinct in modern English but shows how languages constantly retire old words.
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