Index of English words, starting with "de"

(1) - Defacer (n.) One who, or that which, defaces or disfigures.

(1) - Defalcate (v. i.) To commit defalcation; to embezzle money held in trust.
(2) - Defalcate (v. t.) To cut off; to take away or deduct a part of; -- used chiefly of money, accounts, rents, income, etc.

(1) - Defalcation (n.) An abstraction of money, etc., by an officer or agent having it in trust; an embezzlement.
(2) - Defalcation (n.) That which is lopped off, diminished, or abated.
(3) - Defalcation (n.) A lopping off; a diminution; abatement; deficit. Specifically: Reduction of a claim by deducting a counterclaim; set- off.