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Definition for Elude (-s)
elsewhere
elusive
elude (-s)
, v. [L.
e
, out +
lūděre
, to play.]
Evade; remain unknown, unseen, undiscovered or out of reach; to mock by an unexpected escape.
Escape; deliberately keep from the reach of.
Avoid; dodge.
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