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. ] [ 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 ]

v. t. To remove. [ Obs. ] Howell. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ F. éloignement. ] Removal to a distance; withdrawal. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]