v. t.
To disengage him and the kingdom, great sums were to be borrowed. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
Caloric and light must be disengaged during the process. Transl. of Lavoisier.
v. i. To release one's self; to become detached; to free one's self. [ 1913 Webster ]
From a friends's grave how soon we disengage! Young. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Not engaged; free from engagement; at leisure; free from occupation or care; vacant. --
n. [ Pref. dis- + engagement: cf. F. désengagement. ]
It is easy to render this disengagement of caloric and light evident to the senses. Transl. of Lavoisier. [ 1913 Webster ]
A disengagement from earthly trammels. Sir W. Jones. [ 1913 Webster ]
Disengagement is absolutely necessary to enjoyment. Bp. Butler. [ 1913 Webster ]