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oust

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  1. eject                 
 
oust \'au.st\ vt [AF ouster, fr. OF oster, fr. LL obstare to ward off, fr. 
   L,]to stand against, fr. ob- against + stare to stand - more at OB-, STAND 
   1a: to eject from or deprive of property or position : DISPOSSESS  1b: BAR, 
   REMOVE  2: SUPPLANT