Eloigners

/ɪˈlɔɪnərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of eloigner; multiple persons who eloign or hide things from view or legal authority.

Etymology

Simple plural of eloigner, formed by adding the standard English plural suffix -s.

Kelly Says

Medieval legal records often mention eloigners as people who would help defendants hide property before a judgment could be executed—they were basically the original asset-hiding specialists.

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