1. (v. i.) To hide or withdraw secretly; as to abscond with the money\.

2. (v. i.) To depart clandestinely; to steal off and secrete one's self; -- used especially of persons who withdraw to avoid a legal process; as, an absconding debtor.

3. (v. t.) To hide; to conceal.

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