the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
v. To shun; to avoid, as something wrong, or from a feeling of distaste; to keep one's self clear of.
v. To escape from; to avoid.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Unwilling; disinclined.
To refuse to use or participate in; stand aloof from; shun; avoid.
To escape from; evade.
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v. avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of
Word Usage
"Full marks for keeping the word 'eschew' in common usage; and who can deny her overall claim to be "fully embracing the competition's aim of creating a tribute to a railway legend with less conventional materials.""