1. Noun
The act of digressing or deviating, esp. from the main subject of a discourse; hence, a part of a discourse deviating from its main design or subject.
2. Noun
A turning aside from the right path; transgression; offense.
3. Noun
The elongation, or angular distance from the sun; -- said chiefly of the inferior planets.
4. Noun
a message that departs from the main subject
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