sequestrate

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As Thomas Roch gave only too visible proofs of mental alienation, the Administration, in the very interest of his invention, judged it prudent to sequestrate him.

From Facing the Flag by Verne, Jules

If any cow in the herd shows the indurated end of the teat or the inflammation and nodular tender character of the gland, sequestrate her at once and give her a separate milker.

From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry

After the close of the American war, I had, for various reasons of a private nature, a wish to sequestrate myself for a time, from any very ostensible part in public affairs. 

From The Provost by Galt, John

Under these circumstances, Mr. Carter was able to enter into Clement's views, and sequestrate himself for a short period for the more deliberate investigation of the Winchester business.

From Henry Dunbar A Novel by Braddon, M. E. (Mary Elizabeth)

Any scheme to sequestrate, to hide it under a bushel, or to put it under lock and key, is a shallow device.

From Modern Eloquence: Vol II, After-Dinner Speeches E-O by Reed, Thomas B. (Thomas Brackett)