\E*loign"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Eloigned}; p. pr. & vb.
n. {Eloigning}.] [F. ['e]loigner, OF. esloignier; pref. es-
(L. ex) + OF. & F. loin far, far off, L. longe, fr. longus
long. See {Elongate}.] [Written also {eloin}.]
1. To remove afar off; to withdraw. [Obs.]
         From worldly cares he did himself eloign. --Spenser.
2. (Law) To convey to a distance, or beyond the jurisdiction,
   or to conceal, as goods liable to distress.
         The sheriff may return that the goods or beasts are
         eloigned.                             --Blackstone.