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eloign Definition

eloign (ē lo̵in′, i-; also, esp.for n., ē′lo̵in′)

transitive verb

  1. Archaic to seclude (oneself)
    1. to carry away (property)
    2. 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 Related Forms
eloign′·ment noun or eloin′·ment

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