Absent \Ab*sent"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Absented}; p. pr. & vb.
n. {Absenting}.] [Cf. F. absenter.]
1. To take or withdraw (one's self) to such a distance as to
prevent intercourse; -- used with the reflexive pronoun.

If after due summons any member absents himself, he
is to be fined. --Addison.

2. To withhold from being present. [Obs.] ``Go; for thy stay,
not free, absents thee more.'' --Milton.