a. [ L. defunctus, p. p. of defungi to acquit one's self of, to perform, finish, depart, die; de + fungi to perform, discharge: cf. F. défunt. See Function. ]
The boar, defunct, lay tripped up, near. Byron. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A dead person; one deceased. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. defunctio performance, death. ] Death. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
After defunction of King Pharamond. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Funereal. [ Obs. ] “Defunctive music.” Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]