A*wait" (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Awaited; p. pr. & vb. n. Awaiting.] [OF. awaitier, agaitier; (L. ad) + waitier, gaitier to watch, F. guetter. See Wait.]
1.
To watch for; to look out for.
[Obs.]
2.
To wait on, serve, or attend.
[Obs.]
3.
To wait for; to stay for; to expect. See Expect.
Betwixt these rocky pillars Gabriel sat,
Chief of the angelic guards, awaiting night.
Milton.
4.
To be in store for; to be ready or in waiting for; as, a glorious reward awaits the good.
O Eve, some farther change awaits us night.
Milton.
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A*wait", v. i.
1.
To watch.
[Obs.]
Chaucer.
2.
To wait (on or upon).
[Obs.]
3.
To wait; to stay in waiting.
Darwin.
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A*wait", n.
A waiting for; ambush; watch; watching; heed.
[Obs.]
Chaucer.
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