Di*lap"i*date (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Dilapidated (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Dilapidating (?).] [L. dilapidare to scatter like stones; di- = dis- + lapidare to throw stones, fr. lapis a stone. See Lapidary.]
1.
To bring into a condition of decay or partial ruin, by misuse or through neglect; to destroy the fairness and good condition of; -- said of a building.
If the bishop, parson, or vicar, etc., dilapidates the buildings, or cuts down the timber of the patrimony.
Blackstone.
2.
To impair by waste and abuse; to squander.
The patrimony of the bishopric of Oxon was much dilapidated.
Wood.
© Webster 1913.
Di*lap"i*date, v. i.
To get out of repair; to fall into partial ruin; to become decayed; as, the church was suffered to dilapidate.
Johnson.
© Webster 1913.