Man`u*mit" (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Manumitted; p. pr. & vb. n. Manumitting.] [L. manumittere, manumissum; manus the hand + mittere to send, to send off. See Manual, and Missile.]

To release from slavery; to liberate from personal bondage or servitude; to free, as a slave.

"Manumitted slaves."

Hume.

 

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