A*vale" (?), v. t. & i. [F. avaler
to descend, to let down. See Avalanche.] 1. To
cause to descend; to lower; to let fall; to doff. [Obs.]
Chaucer.
2. To bring low; to abase. [Obs.] Sir H.
Wotton.
3. (v. i.) To descend; to fall; to
dismount. [Obs.]
And from their sweaty courses did avale.
Spenser.