'Deforciant' definitions:

Definition of 'Deforciant'

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  • Deforciant \De*for"ciant\, n. [OF. deforciant, p. pr. of deforcier. See Deforce.] (Eng. Law) (a) One who keeps out of possession the rightful owner of an estate. (b) One against whom a fictitious action of fine was brought. [Obs.] --Burrill. [1913 Webster]

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