† disinˈvite, v. Obs.
[dis- 6.]
trans. To do the opposite of inviting; to retract or cancel an invitation to. Hence disinˈviting ppl. a.
| 1580 Sidney Arcadia iii. 329 Casting a sideward look on Zelmane, [he] made an imperious sign with a threatening allurement (a dis-inviting inviting of her) to follow. 1656 Sir J. Finett For. Ambass. 143 (T.) I was upon his highness's intimation sent to disinvite them. 1665 J. Sergeant Sure-footing 27 Which would..disinvite to a pursuit. |