detainmentn.
/dɪˈteɪnmənt/ Now rare.
The fact of detaining, or of being detained; detention.
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arrestc1386
custodyc1503
detaininga1535
detention?1570
detainment1586
detain1596
detainer1640
detainal1806
pinch1900
deportation1909
1586 Death Earl Northumberl. in Coll. Scarce & Valuable Tracts (1751) iv. III. 422 As well of the Cause of the Earl's Detainment, as of the Manner of his Death.
1622 G. de Malynes Consuetudo 159 The danger of generall or particular Embargos of Ships, the likelihood of detainements of Kings and Princes.
1641 Orig. Jrnls. House of Commons 20 May 20 662 His detegnment close prisoner.
1755 N. Magens Ess. Insurances I. 456 The unjust..Detainment of their Ships.
1883 Law Rep.: Appeal Cases 8 398 Arrests, restraints and detainments of princes..involve such a taking of the subject insured out of the control of the owners.
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n.1586- throw up one's toenails, boots, etc
- throw up the game
- throw up the one's hand
- throw up the sponge
- throw wheel
- throw, put, one's weight behind
- throw-away-the-key
- throw-bait
- throw-crank
- throw-crook
- throw-disc
- throw-forward
- throw-in
- throw-lathe
- throw-line
- throw-net
- throw-off
- throw-out
- throw-out line
- throw-over
- throw-over relay
- throw-over switch
- throw-stick
- throw-style
- throw-type