'Divorcing' definitions:

Definition of 'Divorcing'

From: GCIDE
  • Divorce \Di*vorce"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Divorced; p. pr. & vb. n. Divorcing.] [Cf. F. divorcer. See Divorce, n.]
  • 1. To dissolve the marriage contract of, either wholly or partially; to separate by divorce. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To separate or disunite; to sunder. [1913 Webster]
  • It [a word] was divorced from its old sense. --Earle. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. To make away; to put away. [1913 Webster]
  • Nothing but death Shall e'er divorce my dignities. --Shak. [1913 Webster]