Main Entry: es·chew
Pronunciation: \e-ˈshü, i-; es-ˈchü, is-; also e-ˈskyü\
Function: transitive verb
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French eschiver (3d present eschiu) of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German sciuhen to frighten off — more at shy
Date: 14th century
: to avoid habitually especially on moral or practical grounds : shun
synonyms see escape
— es·chew·al \-əl\ noun
