v. t.
If the bishop, parson, or vicar, etc., dilapidates the buildings, or cuts down the timber of the patrimony. Blackstone. [ 1913 Webster ]
The patrimony of the bishopric of Oxon was much dilapidated. Wood. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i. To get out of repair; to fall into partial ruin; to become decayed;
a. Decayed; fallen into partial ruin; injured by bad usage or neglect. [ 1913 Webster ]
A deserted and dilapidated buildings. Cooper. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. dilapidatio: cf. F. dilapidation. ]
Tell the people that are relived by the dilapidation of their public estate. Burke. [ 1913 Webster ]
The business of dilapidations came on between our bishop and the Archibishop of York. Strype. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. F. dilapidateur. ] One who causes dilapidation. Strype. [ 1913 Webster ]