defalk

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To reduce by deducting a part, especially when used in a financial sense.
  2. To cut off, to deduct, to subtract (especially expenses or a sum of money).

Word forms

defalk defalks defalking defalked

Etymology

From Middle French défalquer.

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