† damˈnific,a.Obs.—0 [ad. L. damnific-us, obs. F. damnifique, f.damnum loss, injury + -ficus -making, -doing: see -fic.] Causing damage or loss; injurious. 1727Bailey vol. II, Damnifick, that bringeth damage..endamaging. [Hence in Johnson and mod. Dicts.]