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   Eloign (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Eloigned (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Eloigning.] [F. éloigner, 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.]
   
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   From worldly cares he did himself eloign. Spenser.
   
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   2. (Law) To convey to a distance, or beyond the jurisdiction, or to conceal, as goods liable to distress.
   
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   The sheriff may return that the goods or beasts are eloigned. Blackstone.
   
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   Eloin (?), v. t. See Eloign.
   
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