01 v. t. To shut up apart from others; to withdraw into, or place in, solitude; to separate from society or intercourse with others.
imp. & p. p.
Secluded; p. pr. & vb. n.
Secluding
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1.
To shut up apart from others; to withdraw into, or place in, solitude; to separate from society or intercourse with others.“Let Eastern tyrants from the light of heaven Seclude their bosom slaves.” — Thomson.
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2.
To shut or keep out; to exclude.[Obs.]