(a.)

Being away from a place; withdrawn from a place; not present.

(a.)

Not existing; lacking; as, the part was rudimental or absent.

(a.)

Inattentive to what is passing; absent-minded; preoccupied; as, an absent air.

(v. t.)

To take or withdraw (one's self) to such a distance as to prevent intercourse; -- used with the reflexive pronoun.

(v. t.)

To withhold from being present.

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