adv. Deftly. [ Obs. ] Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t.
I defy the surety and the bond. Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]
For thee I have defied my constant mistress. Beau. & Fl. [ 1913 Webster ]
I once again
Defy thee to the trial of mortal fight. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
I defy the enemies of our constitution to show the contrary. Burke. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A challenge. [ Obs. ] Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t.
I defy the surety and the bond. Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]
For thee I have defied my constant mistress. Beau. & Fl. [ 1913 Webster ]
I once again
Defy thee to the trial of mortal fight. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
I defy the enemies of our constitution to show the contrary. Burke. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A challenge. [ Obs. ] Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]