Defraudation

[Lat. defraudatio.] Act of defrauding. (R.) Defraud'er, n. One who cheats, defrauds, or embez zles. "Defrauders just, and sycophants severe."-Black more. Defray', v. a. [Fr. défrayer- de , and fra is , expenses.] To pay; to bear; to discharge; as, to defray expenses. Defray'al, n. Act of defraying; making payment; settling expenses; as, the defrayal of contingent charges. Defray'er, n. One who pays expenses; one who de frays. Defray'ment, n. Defrayal; payment of expenses. Defreest'ville, in New York , a post-village of Ren elaer co., about 4 m. S. E. of Albany. Deft, a . [A. S. däft . ] Ready; dexterous; neat; spruce smart; as, a deft trick. "Let me be deft and debonair."- Byron .