discoast Meaning, Definition & Usage

Dis*coast" intransitive verb

Etymology

Pref. dis- + coast: cf. It. discostare.

Definitions

1. To depart; to quit the coast (that is, the side or border) of anything; to be separated. Obs.

   As far as heaven and earth discoasted lie. G. Fletcher.

   To discoast from the plain and simple way of speech. Barrow.