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absenting, vbl. n.|æbˈsɛntɪŋ| [f. absent v. + -ing1.] The act of being or of going away; absence, withdrawal. (Now mostly gerundial.)
1593–1620Sir R. Hawkins Voiage into South Sea (1847) 104 These absentings and escapes are made most times onely to pilfer and steale. a1709Sir R. Atkins Parl. & Polit. Tracts (1734) 123 The Offence of absenting from the Parliament. Mod. Accused of absenting himself wilfully from his employment. |