ELUDE


Meaning of ELUDE in English

[ ɪ'l(j)u:d ]

■ verb

1》 evade or escape from, typically in a skilful or cunning way.

2》 fail to be attained or understood by; baffle.

Derivatives

elusion noun

Origin

C16: from L. ~re , from e- 'out, away from' + ludere 'to play'.

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