eloign
eloign
Definition
eloign (ē lo̵in′, i-; also, esp.for n., ē′lo̵in′)
transitive verb
- Archaic to seclude (oneself)
- to carry away (property)
- Law to remove (property) beyond the jurisdiction of a sheriff
Etymology: ME eloinen < OFr esloignier < es- (L ex-) + L longe, far (adv.): see long
eloign′·ment noun or eloin′·ment
