a. [ L. deferens, p. pr. of deferre. See 3d Defer. ] Serving to carry; bearing. [ R. ] “Bodies deferent.” Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]
n.
Though air be the most favorable deferent of sounds. Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ See Deference. ] Expressing deference; accustomed to defer. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. With deference. [ 1913 Webster ]