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† defectuˈosity Obs.
[ad. med.L. dēfectuōsitās, f. dēfectuōs-us: see next and -ity. Cf. F. défectuosité, in 15th c. deffectueusité (Hatzf.).]
Defectiveness, faultiness.
1597Lowe Chirurg. (1634) 185 The Hare-shaw is a defectuositie of nature..in the Lip, Eare, or Nose. 1648W. Mountague Devout Ess. i. xiv. §2 (R), This mercifull indulgence given to our defectuosities. |