v. t.
We have defrauded no man. 2 Cor. vii. 2. [ 1913 Webster ]
Churches seem injured and defrauded of their rights. Hooker. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. defraudatio: cf. F. défraudation. ] The act of defrauding; a taking by fraud. [ R. ] Sir T. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who defrauds; a cheat; an embezzler; a peculator. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. OF. defraudement. ] Privation by fraud; defrauding. [ Obs. ] Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]