Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for DIS-CON-NECT'
DIS-CON-GRU'I-TYDIS-CON-NECT'ED
DIS-CON-NECT', v.t. [dis and connect.]
To separate; to disunite; to dissolve connection. The commonwealth would, in a few generations, crumble away, be disconnected into the dust and powder of individuality. – Burke. This restriction disconnects bank paper and the precious metals. – Walsh.
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