▪ I. eˈstranging, vbl. n.
(ɪˈstreɪndʒɪŋ)
[f. as prec. + -ing1.]
The action of the vb. estrange.
| 1574 tr. Marlorat's Apocalips 43 The death of y⊇ soule..is an vtter estranging of the soule from God. 1607 Hieron Wks. I. 406 Ordinary estranging in body breedeth strangenesse in affection. a 1677 Hale True Relig. iii. (1684) 38 There arise Schismes, Factions..and studied estrangings of Professors of Christianity. |
▪ II. eˈstranging, ppl. a.
[f. as prec. + -ing2.]
That estranges: cf. estrange v. 5.
| 1775 in Ash. 1870 Morris Earthly Par. II. iii. 59 The image of cold death, With his estranging agonies. 1875 Howells Foregone Concl. viii. 119 The four stood in the pale, estranging moonlight. |