To disembarrass himself of his companion. --Sir W. Scott. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
disembarrassing — dis·em·bar·rass || ‚dɪsɪm bærÉ™s v. relieve from … English contemporary dictionary
Disembarrass — Dis em*bar rass, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Disembarrassed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Disembarrassing}.] [Pref. dis + embarrass: cf. F. d[ e]sembarasser.] To free from embarrassment, or perplexity; to clear; to extricate. [1913 Webster] To disembarrass himself … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Disembarrassed — Disembarrass Dis em*bar rass, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Disembarrassed}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Disembarrassing}.] [Pref. dis + embarrass: cf. F. d[ e]sembarasser.] To free from embarrassment, or perplexity; to clear; to extricate. [1913 Webster] To… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Thomas Jefferson: On Accommodating African Americans — ▪ Primary Source The slave revolt on the island of Hispaniola that was led with remarkable brilliance by Toussaint L Ouverture from 1791 until his betrayal into French hands in 1802 was an inspiration to African slaves in other… … Universalium
Interest — Interest † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Interest Notion of interest Interest is a value exacted or promised over and above the restitution of a borrowed capital. ♦ Moratory interest, that is interest due as an indemnity or a… … Catholic encyclopedia
dis|em|bar|rass|ment — «DIHS ehm BAR uhs muhnt», noun. 1. the act of disembarrassing. 2. the state of being disembarrassed … Useful english dictionary
dis|em|bar|rass — «DIHS ehm BAR uhs», transitive verb. 1. to free from something that holds back or entangles; disengage; disentangle: »... disembarrassing himself of contact with any faction within the State (London Times). 2. to relieve; rid: »He appeared to… … Useful english dictionary
