DEFILEMENT
De*file"ment, n. Etym: [Cf. F. défilement. See Defile] (Mil.)
Defn: The protection of the interior walls of a fortification from an enfilading fire, as by covering them, or by a high parapet on the exposed side.
DEFILEMENT
De*file"ment, n. Etym: [From 3d Defile.]
Defn: The act of defiling, or state of being defiled, whether
physically or morally; pollution; foulness; dirtiness; uncleanness.
Defilements of the flesh. Hopkins.
The chaste can not rake into such filth without danger of defilement.
Addison.
DEFILER
De*fil"er, n.
Defn: One who defiles; one who corrupts or violates; that which pollutes.
DEFILIATION
De*fil`i*a"tion, n. Etym: [L. de- + filius son.]
Defn: Abstraction of a child from its parents. Lamb.
DEFINABLE
De*fin"a*ble, a. Etym: [From Define.]
Defn: Capable of being defined, limited, or explained; determinable; describable by definition; ascertainable; as, definable limits; definable distinctions or regulations; definable words. — De*fin"a*bly, adv.