Emove

/ɪˈmuːv/ verb

Definition

A rare or archaic verb meaning to move away or remove; to remove or clear out.

Etymology

From Latin emovere (e- meaning 'out' + movere meaning 'to move'). Used in Middle and Early Modern English but rarely in contemporary usage.

Kelly Says

This is a ghost word—it technically exists but has been nearly completely replaced by 'remove' and 'move away,' showing how language prunes older terms when newer ones work just as well or better.

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