disjointen - Middle English Compendium

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disjointen v.

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Entry Info

Forms	disjointen v. Also disyoint.
Etymology	From OF desjoint, ppl. of desjoindre.

Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)

1.

To disrupt or destroy (sth.).

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Associated quotations

(?1440) Palladius (DukeH d.2)1.873 : Thy wortis that the wormys not disioynt [BodAdd: disyoint; L gloss: destruant].
(?1440) Palladius (DukeH d.2)8.164 : That sensis spille, or poynt disioynt be thrynne, Is not my wille.

Supplemental Materials (draft)

?a1425 *MS Htrn.95 (Htrn 95)120a/a : The spondiles of þe necke descenden sumtyme fro her proper place so þat þe necke is disiointe, & but þe surgene hie faste deþ is at þe ȝate.

Note: New spelling: ppl. disiointe.

Note: Add a sense (b): to put (the neck) out of joint, dislocate.--per MLL