E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Advauncer.
The second branches of a stag’s horn.
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“In a hart the main horne itself they call the became. The lowest antlier is called the browantlier; the next, rojal; the next that, surroial; and then the top.
“In a buck, they say bur, beame, braunch, advauncers, palme, and speilers.”—Marwood: Forest Lawes.
