Disendows

/ˌdɪsɪnˈdaʊz/ verb

Definition

Third-person singular present tense of disendow; removes or withdraws endowment from.

Etymology

Present tense conjugation of 'disendow' with '-s' suffix for agreement.

Kelly Says

Modern usage would more likely say 'defunds' instead, showing how this older vocabulary is gradually being replaced by more contemporary terms that communicate the same idea.

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