dischurch
/ˌdɪsˈtʃəːtʃ/verb
1 [with object] To cause (a church, congregation, group of worshippers, etc.) no longer to be considered to constitute a church. Now rare (chiefly historical ).
2 [with object] To exclude or expel (a person or group of people) from membership of a church; to excommunicate. rare.
Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in Henry Ainsworth (1569–1622), separatist minister and religious controversialist. From dis- + church.
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