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eloin |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Eloin \E*loin"\, v. t. See {Eloign}. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Eloign \E*loign"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Eloigned}; p. pr & vb n. {Eloigning}.] [F. ['e]loigner, OF esloignier pref. es- (L. ex) + OF & F. loin far far off L. longe, fr longus long. See {Elongate}.] [Written also {eloin}.] 1. To remove afar off to withdraw. [Obs.] From worldly cares he did himself eloign. --Spenser. 2. (Law) To convey to a distance, or beyond the jurisdiction, or to conceal, as goods liable to distress. The sheriff may return that the goods or beasts are eloigned. --Blackstone.