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Definition
to run away (usually taking something you shouldn't)
- 'FIVE GUINEAS REWARD 'Whereas a young boy, named Oliver Twist, absconded, or was enticed, on Thursday evening last, from his home, at Pentonville; and has not since been heard of.Chapter 17 — Oliver's Destiny Continuing Unpropitious, Brings a Great.... (64% in)
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