Making a beat without recoil; giving indications by a single beat or excursion; -- said of galvanometers and other instruments in which the needle or index moves to the extent of its deflection and stops with little or no further oscillation.
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A debtor.
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One who owes a debt; one who is indebted; -- correlative to creditor.
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A failing or failure; omission of that which ought to be done; neglect to do what duty or law requires; as, this evil has happened through the govern…
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A failing or failure; omission of that which ought to be done; neglect to do what duty or law requires; as, this evil has happened through the govern…
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One who makes default; one who fails to appear in court when court when called.
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