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▪ I. eˈstranging, vbl. n.|ɪˈstreɪndʒɪŋ|
[f. as prec. + -ing1.]
The action of the vb. estrange.
1574tr. Marlorat's Apocalips 43 The death of y⊇ soule..is an vtter estranging of the soule from God. 1607Hieron Wks. I. 406 Ordinary estranging in body breedeth strangenesse in affection. a1677Hale True Relig. iii. (1684) 38 There arise Schismes, Factions..and studied estrangings of Professors of Christianity.
▪ II. eˈstranging, ppl. a.
[f. as prec. + -ing2.]
That estranges: cf. estrange v. 5.
1775in Ash. 1870Morris Earthly Par. II. iii. 59 The image of cold death, With his estranging agonies. 1875Howells Foregone Concl. viii. 119 The four stood in the pale, estranging moonlight. |