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vent(3) (iou)



vent noun3. Now arch. & dial. M16.
[Old & mod. French vente from Proto-Romance from vendita fem. pa. pple of Latin vendere VEND verb.]
The action of selling or fact of being sold as goods. Also, (an) opportunity for selling or being sold; (a) market, (an) outlet. Freq. in find vent, have vent. M16.
An inn, a tavern; a hostel. L16-E17.