Meaning of the word aver in English

What does aver mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

aver

US /əˈvɝː/
UK /əˈvɜːr/

Verb

state or assert to be the case

Example:
He did aver that he was innocent.
The lawyer averred that his client was telling the truth.