eloign Meaning, Definition & Usage

E*loign" transitive verb

Etymology

F. éloigner, OF. esloignier; pref. es- (L. ex) + OF. & F. loin far, far off, L. longe, fr. longus long. See Elongate.

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Eloigned ; present participle & verbal noun Eloigning

Definitions

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.