† deˈlect,v.Obs. [ad. L. dēlectāre to delight.] = delight v. (trans.andintr.) 1530R. Whitford Werke for Householders H ij, Yf you..begyn somwhat to delecte in theyr maters, I advyse you dissymule.1588A. King tr.Canisius' Catech. 211 The thing in this lyf that delects indures bot a moment.