Ab*duce" (#), v.t. [imp. & p.p. Abduced (#); p.pr. & vb.n. Abducing.] [L. abducere to lead away; ab + ducere to lead. See Duke, and cf. Abduct.]

To draw or conduct away; to withdraw; to draw to a different part.

[Obs.]

If we abduce the eye unto either corner, the object will not duplicate. Sir T. Browne.

 

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