Dis-sĕv'er, v. t.

[imp. & p. p. DISSEVERED; p. pr. & vb. n. DISSEVERING.] [Prefix dis and sever, q. v.; O. Fr. disseverer, It. disseparare. In this word, dis, as in dispart, augments the signification.] To part in two; to divide asunder; to separate; to disunite; to sever; as, the reformation dissevered the Catholic church; it dissevered Protestants from Roman Catholics.

Dissever your united strength, And part your mingled colors once again. Shak.