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seclude

se.clude \si-'klu:d\ vt [ME secluden to keep away, fr. L secludere to 
   separate, seclude, fr]. se- apart + claudere to close - more at SECEDE, 
   CLOSE 1a: to confine in a retired or inaccessible place  1b: to remove or 
   separate from intercourse or outside influence : ISO LATE obs  2: to 
   exclude or expel from a privilege, rank, or dignity : DEBAR  3: to shut off 
   : SCREEN