n. [ Pref. dis- + engagement: cf. F. désengagement. ]
It is easy to render this disengagement of caloric and light evident to the senses. Transl. of Lavoisier. [ 1913 Webster ]
A disengagement from earthly trammels. Sir W. Jones. [ 1913 Webster ]
Disengagement is absolutely necessary to enjoyment. Bp. Butler. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. F. engagement. ]
Religion, which is the chief engagement of our league. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
In hot engagement with the Moors. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Withdrawal from the activities of a group.
n. Prior engagement, obligation, or attachment, as by contract, promise, or affection. [ 1913 Webster ]
My preëngagements to other themes were not unknown to those for whom I was to write. Boyle. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A renewed or repeated engagement. [ 1913 Webster ]