Category:Dirempt

Di*rempt", a. Etym: [L. diremptus, p. p. of dirimere to take apart, separate; di- = dis- + emere to buy, orig., to take.]

Defn: Divided; separated. [Obs.] Stow.

dirempt Di*rempt", v. t.

Defn: To separate by force; to tear apart. [Obs.] Holinshed.