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D / dēfector
noun

dēfector

gen. dēfectōris · gender masculine · decl. 3rd
deficio, no. I.
one who revolts; a revolter, rebel •
one who revolts from another; a revolter, rebel (post-Aug.): parata in defectores ultione, Tac. A. 1, 48; 12, 50 fin.; id. H. 3, 12; Suet. Ner. 43; Just. 16, 1, 13 al.: patris sui defectores, Tac. A. 11, 8.
Perseus ID: n12660 Key: defector