disacquaint

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• Disacquaint — Dis ac*quaint , v. t. [Pref. dis + acquaint: cf. OF. desacointier.] To render unacquainted; to make unfamiliar. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] While my sick heart With dismal smart Is disacquainted never. Herrick. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• disacquaintance — |dis+ noun Etymology: from obsolete disacquaint to make unfamiliar, estrange (from dis (I) + acquaint) + ance : loss of acquaintance or association long disacquaintance with army life …   Useful english dictionary