† aˈschewele,v.Obs.rare—1. [f. a- prefix 1 + *schewel, shewel, a scarecrow, used in Sidney's Arcadia, and still dial.Cf.OHG.ir-sciuhen, MHG.erschiuhen, mod.G. erscheuen to be frightened.] To scare, frighten away. a1250Owl & Night. 1614 Heo hongeth me on heore hahe, Thar ich aschewele pie an crowe.