Defy

Defy (defy)
v. t.	(?)
De*fy"
[imp. ** p. p.* Defied (?)] p. pr. ** vb. n.* Defying.] [F. dé]fier, OF. deffier, desfier, LL. disfidare to disown faith or fidelity, to dissolve the bond of a

To renounce or dissolve all bonds of affiance, faith, or obligation with; to reject, refuse, or renounce.

[Obs.]

I defy the surety and the bond. Chaucer.

For thee I have defied my constant mistress. Beau. *** Fl.

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.

I once again
Defy thee to the trial of mortal fight. Milton.

I defy the enemies of our constitution to show the contrary. Burke.

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