He wouldn't let anybody be "Disfurnished" for him!
"John March, Southerner"
George W. Cable
Even private property in other than the most modest amounts scarce figured for our particular selves; which doubtless came partly from the fact that amid all the Albany issue there was ease, with the habit of ease, thanks to our grandfather's fine old ability-he had decently provided for so large a generation; but our consciousness was positively Disfurnished, as that of young Americans went, of the actualities of "business" in a world of business.
"A Small Boy and Others"
Henry James
By the absence of the Laird's family, our entertainment was made more difficult, because the house was in a great degree Disfurnished; but young Col's kindness and activity supplied all defects, and procured us more than sufficient accommodation.
"A Journey to the Western Isles of Scotland"
Samuel Johnson