— elopement , n. — eloper , n.
/i lohp"/ , v.i. , eloped, eloping .
1. to run off secretly to be married, usually without the consent or knowledge of one's parents.
2. to run away with a lover.
3. to leave without permission or notification; escape.
[ 1590-1600; ME * alopen to run away (whence AF aloper ). See A- 3 , LOPE ]