Meaning
To remove (something) to a distance.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
From Middle English eloynen, from Anglo-Norman esloignier, Old French esloignier, from Vulgar Latin *exlongō, from Latin longe. Doublet of elongate.
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2023, 2026.