n. | 1. | A work horse, or working ox. |
v. t. | 1. | To assert, or prove, the truth of. |
2. | (Law) To avouch or verify; to offer to verify; to prove or justify. See Averment. | |
3. | To affirm with confidence; to declare in a positive manner, as in confidence of asserting the truth. |
Verb | 1. | aver - report or maintain; "He alleged that he was the victim of a crime"; "He said it was too late to intervene in the war"; "The registrar says that I owe the school money" |
2. | aver - to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true; "Before God I swear I am innocent" |