Definitions for: Defunct


[adj] having ceased to exist or live; "the will of a defunct aunt"; "a defunct Indian tribe"
[adj] no longer in force or use; inactive; "a defunct (or dead) law"; "a defunct organization"



Webster (1913) Definition: De*funct" a. [L. defunctus, p. p. of defungi to acquit
one's self of, to perform, finish, depart, die; de + fungi to
perform, discharge: cf. F. d['e]funt. See Function.]
Having finished the course of life; dead; deceased. ``Defunct
organs.'' --Shak.

The boar, defunct, lay tripped up, near. --Byron.


De*funct", n.
A dead person; one deceased.

Synonyms: dead, inoperative

Try our:
Scrabble Word Finder

Scrabble Cheat

Words With Friends Cheat

Hanging With Friends Cheat

Scramble With Friends Cheat

Ruzzle Cheat



Related Resources:
j letter animals
animlas that start with e
animals beginning with b