Defn: The quality of being deadly.
DEADLOCK
Dead"lock`, n.
1. A lock which is not self-latching, but requires a key to throw the bolt forward.
2. A counteraction of things, which produces an entire stoppage; a complete obstruction of action. Things are at a deadlock. London Times. The Board is much more likely to be at a deadlock of two to two. The Century.
DEADLY
Dead"ly, a.
1. Capable of causing death; mortal; fatal; destructive; certain or likely to cause death; as, a deadly blow or wound.
2. Aiming or willing to destroy; implacable; desperately hostile; flagitious; as, deadly enemies. Thy assailant is quick, skillful, and deadly. Shak.
3. Subject to death; mortal. [Obs.]
The image of a deadly man. Wyclif (Rom. i. 23).
Deadly nightshade (Bot.), a poisonous plant; belladonna. See under
Nightshade.
DEADLY
Dead"ly, adv.
1. In a manner resembling, or as if produced by, death. "Deadly pale." Shak.