avouch
- v admit openly and bluntly; make no bones about
- Fredrick said that what he is saying in private he will avouch in public.
- Joan avouched that the going would be tough but the rewards would far outstrip their expectations.
- But is there one--you answer not--Who would, or could avouch Esteem for one who hadn't got A dollar in his pouch ? END OF FIRST PARAGRAPH .