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defied
(encz) | defied,neuposlechl Jaroslav Šedivý |
defied
(encz) | defied,neuposlechnul Jaroslav Šedivý |
defied
(encz) | defied,odporoval Jaroslav Šedivý |
defied
(encz) | defied,vzdoroval Jaroslav Šedivý |
defied
(encz) | defied,vzepřel Jaroslav Šedivý |
Defied
(gcide) | defy \de*fy"\ (d[-e]*f[imac]"), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Defied
(d[-e]*f[imac]d"); p. pr. & vb. n. Defying.] [F. d['e]fier,
OF. deffier, desfier, LL. disfidare to disown faith or
fidelity, to dissolve the bond of allegiance, as between the
vassal and his lord; hence, to challenge, defy; fr. L. dis- +
fides faith. See Faith, and cf. Diffident, Affiance.]
1. To renounce or dissolve all bonds of affiance, faith, or
obligation with; to reject, refuse, or renounce. [Obs.]
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I defy the surety and the bond. --Chaucer.
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For thee I have defied my constant mistress. --Beau.
& Fl.
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2. To provoke to combat or strife; to call out to combat; to
challenge; to dare; to brave; to set at defiance; to treat
with contempt; as, to defy an enemy; to defy the power of
a magistrate; to defy the arguments of an opponent; to
defy public opinion.
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I once again
Defy thee to the trial of mortal fight. --Milton.
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I defy the enemies of our constitution to show the
contrary. --Burke.
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defied
(encz) | defied,neuposlechl Jaroslav Šedivýdefied,neuposlechnul Jaroslav Šedivýdefied,odporoval Jaroslav Šedivýdefied,vzdoroval Jaroslav Šedivýdefied,vzepřel Jaroslav Šedivý |
Madefied
(gcide) | Madefy \Mad"e*fy\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Madefied; p. pr. & vb.
n. Madefying.] [Cf. F. mad['e]fier, L. madefacere. See
Madefaction.]
To make wet or moist. [R.]
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Undefied
(gcide) | Undefied \Undefied\
See defied. |
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