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Definition

Away from home, not at home; away, out.

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Origins

From Middle English fram home, from hame, from hom.

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In Context

  • "men are merriest when they are from home"
  • "the old Gentleman being from Home, or out of the way when my Messenger came, my Letter came directly to my Sons Hand"
  • "I cannot bear the thoughts of a Christmas spent from home"
  • "He had excuses. His family difficulties, his long stay from home."