abscondings

He never, during those abscondings, was absent for any long period, and never committed any act of violence.

Famous Islands and Memorable Voyages Anonymous

The modern novel is responsible for many of these abscondings.

The Wedding Ring A Series of Discourses for Husbands and Wives and Those Contemplating Matrimony 1867

"My establishment of collectors consisted of unintelligent Affghans, who were particularly prone to abrupt abscondings, and my supplies of materials and carriage very limited.

Journals of Travels in Assam, Burma, Bhootan, Afghanistan and the Neighbouring Countries William Griffith