† deˈfust, v. Obs. rare—0.
[ad. med.L. dēfustāre (Du Cange), f. de- + fustis cudgel.]
| 1623 Cockeram, Defust, to cudgle, or beat one. [1644 Vindex Anglicus 5 How ridiculous..is the merchandise they seeke to sell for currant. Let me afford you a few examples..Read and censure. Adpugne, Algate, Daffe..Defust, Depex..Contrast, Catillate, etc.] |