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Definition of Deaf-and-dumb person
1. Noun. A deaf person who is unable to speak.
Generic synonyms: Deaf Person
Specialized synonyms: Dummy, Silent Person
Derivative terms: Deaf-mute, Mute
Lexicographical Neighbors of Deaf-and-dumb Person
Literary usage of Deaf-and-dumb person
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Deaf and Dumb: Or, A Collection of Articles Relating to the Condition of by Edwin John Mann (1836)
"MARRIAGE OF A DEAF AND DUMB PERSON. ON Monday evening, I witnessed a ceremony
which was very interesting on account of one of the persons engaged. ..."
2. Lawyers' Reports Annotated by Lawyers Co-operative Publishing Company (1905)
"So a sworn interpreter maybe used to communicate with a deaf and dumb person on
bis arraignment and trial under an indictment. Com. v. Hill, U Mass. ..."
3. A Manual of Medical Jurisprudence by Alfred Swaine Taylor (1892)
"A deaf-and-dumb person who has never been instructed is altogether irresponsible
for any action civil or criminal. Such a person cannot even be called on to ..."
4. Medical Jurisprudence by Alfred Swaine Taylor (1856)
"A deaf and dumb person is not incompetent to give evidence unless he be also blind.
He may be examined through the medium of a sworn interpreter who ..."
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