† deˈlinque, v. Obs. rare—0.
[ad. L. dēlinqu-ĕre to fail, be lacking, be at fault, offend, f. de- I. 3 + linquĕre to leave: so F. délinque-r (15th c. in Littré).]
(See quot.)
| 1623 Cockeram ii, To Leaue, delinque. |
† deˈlinque, v. Obs. rare—0.
[ad. L. dēlinqu-ĕre to fail, be lacking, be at fault, offend, f. de- I. 3 + linquĕre to leave: so F. délinque-r (15th c. in Littré).]
(See quot.)
| 1623 Cockeram ii, To Leaue, delinque. |
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