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(1):

(n.) An imaginary circle surrounding the earth, in whose periphery either the heavenly body or the center of the heavenly body's epicycle was supposed to be carried round.

(2):

(a.) Serving to carry; bearing.

(3):

(n.) That which carries or conveys.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Deferent'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​d/deferent.html. 1828.
 
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