Eloigner

/ɪˈlɔɪnər/ noun

Definition

One who eloigns; a person who removes something to a distance or hides it from view or authority.

Etymology

From eloign plus -er (one who does), following standard English agent noun formation.

Kelly Says

An eloigner in medieval legal contexts was basically someone accused of hiding property or people to avoid court orders—the term perfectly captures the idea of someone trying to make something disappear.

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