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Definition of: defray
(di·frā′) v.t.
1. To pay for; bear the expense of.
2. Obs. To disburse; spend. [<F défrayer <OF defraier <de- away (<L de-) + fraier spend <frai cost, charge]
—de·fray′·a·ble adjective
—de·fray′al, de·fray′ment noun
—de·fray′er noun
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