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4. To deteriorate in respect to vigor,
activity, resources, etc.; to become weaker; as, a sick man
fails.

5. To perish; to die; -- used of a
person. [Obs.]

Had the king in his last sickness
failed.

6. To be found wanting with respect to an
action or a duty to be performed, a result to be secured, etc.; to
miss; not to fulfill expectation.

Take heed now that ye fail not to do
this.

Either my eyesight fails, or thou look'st
pale.

7. To come short of a result or object aimed
at or desired ; to be baffled or frusrated.

Our envious foe hath failed.

8. To err in judgment; to be
mistaken.

Which ofttimes may succeed, so as perhaps

Shall grieve him, if I fail not.

9. To become unable to meet one's
engagements; especially, to be unable to pay one's debts or discharge
one's business obligation; to become bankrupt or insolvent.


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