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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Defaill, v. [ME. defailen (c 1320), -faile, OF. defaillir.] intr. To fail, break down. —c1475 Wall. x. 704.
Feill Scottis hors was drewyn in to trawaill, Forrown that day so irkyt can defaill
