[afuchier] (s.xii3/3)
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[afuchier] (s.xii3/3)

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  FEW:  *fulk 15/ii,187b Gdf:  afouchier 1,151a GdfC: ∅ TL: afuschier 1,203 DEAF:  fouc (afoucher)  DMF:  afouchier  TLF: ∅ OED: ∅ MED: ∅ DMLBS: ∅
afuscher  

The word is attested only once in Anglo-Norman, and although a plausible creation, it may be considered a corruption of afuster: 'to put into position' (cf. the reflexive use in Rom de Rou wace, also with reference to archers).

v.n.

1to group together: 
( s.xii3/3; MS: s.xiiim )  during the hunt for a stag: Li reis ad sa gent ordinee Et feit afuscher ses archers, Ses fols chens feit cure premers, Set vinz en leist aler ensemble; Trestut le bois tentist e tremble  1845
desfuchier  fulc 
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