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.
To impair by waste and abuse; to squander. The patrimony of the bishopric of Oxon was much dilapidated. Wood.
To get out of repair; to fall into partial ruin; to become decayed; as, the church was suffered to dilapidate. Johnson.
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