De*funct" (?). a. [L. defunctus,
p. p. of defungi to acquit one's self of, to perform, finish,
depart, die; de + fungi to perform, discharge: cf. F.
défunt. See Function.] Having finished the
course of life; dead; deceased. "Defunct organs."
Shak.
The boar, defunct, lay tripped up,
near.
Byron.De*funct", n. A dead person; one
deceased.