† disˈfulȝe, v. Sc. Obs.
[a. OF. desfueille-r, deff-, mod.F. défeuiller, f. des-, dis- + feuille leaf.]
trans. To strip of leaves: = defoil v.1, defoliate v.
| c 1375 Barbour Troy-bk. ii. 1652 And had þe treis dispulȝeit Of þare faire flouris and disfulȝeit. |