a. [ F. oléfiant, fr.L. oleum oil + -ficare (in comp.). Cf. -Fy. ] (Chem.) Forming or producing an oil; specifically, designating a colorless gaseous hydrocarbon called ethylene (olefiant gas). [ Archaic ] [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Cf. F. défiant, p. pr. of défier. See Defy. ] Full of defiance; bold; insolent;
In attitude stern and defiant. Longfellow.
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a. [ Cf. F. défiant, p. pr. of défier. See Defy. ] Full of defiance; bold; insolent;
In attitude stern and defiant. Longfellow.
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