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 Ab·sent v. t. [imp. & p. p. Absented; p. pr. & vb. n. Absenting.]
 1. To take or withdraw (one's self) to such a distance as to prevent intercourse; -- used with the reflexive pronoun.
    If after due summons any member absents himself, he is to be fined.   --Addison.
 2. To withhold from being present. [Obs.] “Go; for thy stay, not free, absents thee more.”
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