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Abscond

ABSCOND', v.i. [L. abscondo, to hide, of abs and condo, to hide, i.e. to withdraw, or to thrust aside or into a corner or secret place.]
1. To retire from public view, or from the place in which one resides or is ordinarily to be found; to withdraw, or absent one's self in a private manner; to be concealed; appropriately, used of persons who secrete themselves to avoid a legal process.
2. To hide, withdraw or be concealed; as "the marmot absconds in winter." [Little used.]
abscond appears in definitions for these words:
Ab Abscond Absconding Attachment Bankruptcy Disappear Garnishee Garnishment Scoundrel

 

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