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Defunct (d&euptack_;fŭ&nsmacr_;kt). 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. défunt. See Function.] 1. Having finished the course of life; dead; deceased. “Defunct organs.” Shak.
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The boar, defunct, lay tripped up, near.
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2. No longer in effect or use; no longer operating; as, a defunct business; a defunct law.
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