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Definition of Defaced
1. deface [v] - See also: deface
Lexicographical Neighbors of Defaced
Literary usage of Defaced
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Crabb's English Synonyms by George Crabb (1917)
"That may be defaced, the face or external surface of which may be injured or ...
A fine painting or piece of writing is defaced which is torn or besmeared ..."
2. South Eastern Reporter by West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, West Publishing Company, South Carolina Supreme Court (1904)
"In the absence of anything appearing on the sheet to the contrary, this Democratic
ballot would be deemed to have been defaced. ..."
3. A Catalogue of the Books, Belonging to the Library Company of Philadelphia by Library Company of Philadelphia (1807)
"Partly defaced. Reverse. A female figure. Legend defaced. 11. Gordianus. Head.
IMP. ... Similar to the above and the same legend much defaced. 17 to 30. ..."
4. Law of Wills, Executors and Administrators by James Schouler (1915)
"Presumptions, etc., where Will is found mutilated, defaced, etc. Where a will is
found torn, mutilated, or defaced at the testator's death, it is admissible ..."
5. Dictionary of National Biography by Leslie Stephen, Sidney Lee (1885)
"He died somewhat suddenly, in his palace at Buckden, 7 Sept. 1613, and was buried
in the chancel of Buckden church. His monument, which had been defaced by ..."
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