DEFUNCTION

Noun

defunction (countable and uncountable, plural defunctions)

(obsolete) Death.

Synonyms

• See also death

Antonyms

• existence, life

• birth

Anagrams

• functioned

Source: Wiktionary


De*func"tion, n. Etym: [L. defunctio performance, death.]

Definition: Death. [Obs.] After defunction of King Pharamond. Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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