acoventar

Franco-Provençal

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Etymology

From a- +‎ covent (“pledge; salary”) +‎ -ar.

Verb

acoventar (ORB)

  1. to hire someone (on the basis of an agreement)
  2. (by extension) to check something before buying it

References

  • Gauchet, Louis & Jeanjaquet, Jules & Tappolet, Ernest (1924‒33) “akòvinta̩”, in Glossaire des patois de la Suisse romande, Neuchâtel: Attinger.
  • ORB 4.9.18
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