eloign

or e·loin

[ ih-loin ]

verb (used with object)

1. to remove to a distance, especially to take beyond the jurisdiction of a law court.

eloign

/ ɪˈlɔɪn /

verb

1. archaic.
   tr to remove (oneself, one's property, etc) to a distant place

Derived Forms

• eˈloigner, noun
• eˈloignment, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of eloign¹

1490–1500; < Anglo-French, Old French e ( s ) loigner to go or take far < Vulgar Latin *exlongiāre, for Latin ēlongāre; elongate

Word History and Origins

Origin of eloign¹

C16: from Anglo-French esloigner to go far away; related to Latin longē (adv) far; compare elongate

Example Sentences

Eloign des sources, il ne lui reste qu'un seul moyen pour les faire couler dans sa bibliotheque.

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