ABSCOND', verb intransitive [Latin abscondo, to hide, of abs and condo, to hide, i.e. to withdraw, or to thrust aside or into a corner or secret place.] 1. To retire from public view, or from the place in which one resides or is ordinarily to be found; to withdraw, or absent one's self in a private manner; to be concealed; appropriately, used of persons who secrete themselves to avoid a legal process. 2. To hide, withdraw or be concealed; as 'the marmot absconds in winter.' [Little used.]
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