2 entries under this word

Disuse

Dis-ūse', n.

noun

(dis-yūs'), n. [Prefix dis and use, q. v.] 1. Cessation of use, practice, or exercise; inusitation; as, the limbs lose their strength by disuse. The disuse of the tongue is the only . . . remedy. Addison. 2. Cessation of custom; desuetude. Church discipline then fell into disuse. Southey.

Dis-ūse', v. t.

verbtransitive

(dis-yūz'), v. t. [imp. & p. p. DISUSED; p. pr. & vb. n. DISUSING.] [Prefix dis and use, q. v.]

To cease to use; to neglect or omit to practice.
To disaccustom; — with from, in, or to; as, disused to toil; disused from pain.