'Eloign' definitions:

Definition of 'Eloign'

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  • 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.] [1913 Webster]
  • From worldly cares he did himself eloign. --Spenser. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. (Law) To convey to a distance, or beyond the jurisdiction, or to conceal, as goods liable to distress. [1913 Webster]
  • The sheriff may return that the goods or beasts are eloigned. --Blackstone. [1913 Webster]

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