Dis*own" (?), v. t. [imp. & p.
p. Disowned (?); p. pr. & vb. n.
Disowning.] 1. To refuse to own or
acknowledge as belonging to one's self; to disavow or deny, as
connected with one's self personally; as, a parent can hardly
disown his child; an author will sometimes disown his
writings.
2. To refuse to acknowledge or allow; to
deny.
Then they, who brother's better claim
disown,
Expel their parents, and usurp the throne.
Dryden.
Syn. -- To disavow; disclaim; deny; abnegate; renounce;
disallow.