v. (often foil. by from) 1 turn away (one’s eyes or thoughts). 2 prevent or ward off (esp. danger). Avesta /a’vesta/ n. (usu. prec. by the) sacred writings of Zoroastrianism (cf. ZEND). [Persian]
v. (often foil. by from) 1 turn away (one’s eyes or thoughts). 2 prevent or ward off (esp. danger). Avesta /a’vesta/ n. (usu. prec. by the) sacred writings of Zoroastrianism (cf. ZEND). [Persian]