Deaf
a.-
Wanting the sense of hearing, either wholly or in part; unable to perceive sounds; hard of hearing;
as, a .deaf man -
Unwilling to hear or listen; determinedly inattentive; regardless; not to be persuaded as to facts, argument, or exhortation; -- with to;
as, .deaf to reason - Deprived of the power of hearing; deafened.
- Obscurely heard; stifled; deadened.
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Decayed; tasteless; dead;
as, a deaf nut;deaf corn.
v. t.
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To deafen.