dirempt Meaning, Definition & Usage

Di*rempt" adjective

Etymology

L. diremptus, p. p. of dirimere to take apart, separate; di- = dis- + emere to buy, orig., to take.

Definitions

1. Divided; separated. Obs. Stow.

Di*rempt" transitive verb

Definitions

1. To separate by force; to tear apart. Obs. Holinshed.