v.tr. 1 (usu. foll. by from) drive out or expel, esp. by forcing oneself into the place of. 2 (usu. foll. by of) Law put (a person) out of possession; deprive.
[ AF ouster, OF oster take away, f. L obstare oppose, hinder (as OB-, stare stand) ]
v.tr. 1 (usu. foll. by from) drive out or expel, esp. by forcing oneself into the place of. 2 (usu. foll. by of) Law put (a person) out of possession; deprive.
[ AF ouster, OF oster take away, f. L obstare oppose, hinder (as OB-, stare stand) ]
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012