— banisher , n. — banishment , n.
/ban"ish/ , v.t.
1. to expel from or relegate to a country or place by authoritative decree; condemn to exile: He was banished to Devil's Island.
2. to compel to depart; send, drive, or put away: to banish sorrow.
[ 1275-1325; ME banisshen baniss-, long s. of banir bannjan to proclaim, akin to BAN 1 ]
Syn. 1. exile, expatriate, outlaw; deport.