Distitle

/dɪˈstaɪtəl/ verb

Definition

To remove a title from; to deprive of a title or designation.

Etymology

From dis- (prefix meaning 'to undo') plus title. This is a rare or technical term in legal or formal contexts.

Kelly Says

The dis- prefix is incredibly productive in English—attaching it to almost any verb creates the opposite meaning. 'Distitle' is so rare you won't find it in most modern dictionaries, showing how prefixes let us build words as needed.

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