dĭ-vĕst', dī-
To deprive of the possession of something, esp. land, a house, etc.; oust
To clear of a natural covering or growth; make bare:
To undress oneself.
To lay bare or open by removing a covering
To deprive
1898, J. Meade Falkner, Moonfleet Chapter 5
To destroy all plant and animal life in (an area)
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To deprive of shelter or protection; lay open to danger or harm:
(--- Law) To take personal property from unlawfully by using or threatening force and violence; commit robbery upon
To print (a picture, design, etc.) so that a small part at the edge is cut off when the paper is trimmed
To deprive of something of value by or as by force; rob; plunder
To oust from any high position
To make susceptible or liable
Free means to release or let go.
To get rid of or dispose of.
To reduce investment, or cease to invest
To put a cover or covering on:
To hold as property or occupy in person; have as something that belongs to one; own
The definition of clothe is to provide with clothes.
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