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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Defaut, Defawt, v. [ME. defaute (14th c.), OF. defaut, 3rd sing. pres. of defaillir. Cf. Defalt v.] a. tr. To declare (a person) in default. b. intr. To default or fail in duty. — 1375 Barb. i. 182.
Ihone the Balleoll, that swa sone Was all defawtyt & wndone 1445 Peebles B. Rec. 10.
Gif he defawtis in his service, … he sal be remufyt at thair wil 1461 Ib. 141.
Geif he after defauttis, [sa] at it be a seand caus and a gret faut to the to[u]n