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estranged, ppl. a.|ɪˈstreɪndʒd|
[f. estrange v. + -ed1.]
1. In various senses of the verb. Now chiefly: Alienated in feeling or affection. Of manner, look, etc.: Indicating estrangement.
1552Huloet, Estraunged, aliened, or put awaye, alienatus, a, um. 1630Lord Banians Introd., A countenance shy and somewhat estranged. 1643Sir T. Browne Relig. Med. i. §46. 108, I beleeve that our estranged and divided ashes shall unite againe. 1650Bulwer Anthropomet. 171 These therefore, who are so salvage and far estranged from humane life. 1667Milton P.L. ix. 1132 Adam estrang'd in look and alter'd style. 1826Milman A. Boleyn (1827–52) Nor passion..nor the love Of kindred touch this earth⁓estranged heart. 1837Lytton E. Maltrav. 27 His last words had been uttered in estranged tones. 1860Pusey Min. Proph. 448 An estranged dress betokened an estranged heart.
absol.1877Sparrow Serm. xiii. 180 The estranged are reconciled, man is brought nigh to God.
†2. Foreign. Obs.
1615Latham Falconry (1633) 36 These kindes of hawkes do leaue these countries, and all other estranged places. |