avisioun

Middle English

/avizˈjuːn/

noun
Definitions
  • A vision; an illusory image, apparition or mirage especially in one's rest.
  • A religious experience or event; a divine vision or foretelling especially in one's rest
  • (rare) An retelling of a vision or foretelling; a narrative about a vision.

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French avision affix from Middle English visioun.

Origin

Middle English

visioun

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