Dis-in'ter-ess1, v. t.
v. t. To deprive of interest or affection. [Obs.] Camden.
4 entries under this word
Disinterest
Dis-in'ter-est2, n.
n. [Prefix dis and interest, q. v.]
- What is contrary to interest or advantage; disadvantage; injury. [Obs.] Glanville.
- Indifference to profit; want of regard to private advantage. [Obs.] Johnson.
Dis-in'ter-est3, v. t.
[Prefix dis and interest, q. v.; Fr. désintéresser.] To separate the interests of; to detach. [Obs.] Feltham.
Dis-in'ter-est4, a.
a. Disinterested. [Obs.] The measures they shall walk by shall be disinterest and even. Bp. Taylor.