vouch
1. vouch \'vau.ch\ vb [ME vochen, vouchen, fr. MF vocher, fr. L vocare to cal]l, summon, fr. voc-, vox voice - more at VOICE 1: to summon into court to warrant or defend a title archaic 2a: ASSERT, AFFIRM 2b: ATTEST archaic 3: to cite or refer to as authority or supporting evidence 4a: PROVE, SUBSTANTIATE 4b: to verify (a business transaction) by examining documentary evidence 1: to give a guarantee : become surety 2a: to supply supporting evidence or testimony 2b: to give personal assurance 2. vouch n obs : ALLEGATION, DECLARATION
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