† diˈspointment Obs. rare.
In 5 des-.
[a. OF. despointement (15th c. in Godef.): see dispoint v.1 and -ment.]
Deprivation of or dismissal from appointment or office.
| 1484 Caxton Curiall 5 They..that ben hyest enhaunsed ben after theyr despoyntement as a spectacle of enuye. |