Defectuous

adj

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Adjective
  1. 1
    Full of defects; imperfect. obsolete

    "Nothing in nature, or in providence that is scant, or defectuous, can be stable and lasting."

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"Nothing in nature, or in providence that is scant, or defectuous, can be stable and lasting."

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Compare French défectueux.

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