Eloign
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪˈlɔɪn/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Eloign is a verb meaning (reflexive, now rare) To remove (oneself); to retire, move away (from).
Meaning
(reflexive, now rare) To remove (oneself); to retire, move away (from).
More Meanings
- (obsolete, transitive) To remove (something) to a distance.
Example Sentences
From worldy cares himselfe he did esloyne, / And greatly shunned manly exercise [...].
Those States have assume the right of deciding upon the propriety of our domestic institutions; and have denied the rights of property established in fifteen of the States and recognized by the Constitution; they have denounced as sinful the institution of slavery; they have permitted open establishment among them of societies, whose avowed object is to disturb the peace and to eloign the property of the citizens of other States.
Word Forms
- eloigns
- eloigning
- eloigned
- eloin
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include eloignate, esloin, unloose, elong, elongate, take off.
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