(anatomy) A deferent duct in the body, as opposed to an afferent one.

(historical, Ptolemaic astronomy) An imaginary circle surrounding the Earth, in whose periphery either the heavenly body or the centre of the heavenly body's epicycle was supposed to be carried round.

(obsolete) That which carries or conveys.

Showing deference; deferential.

(obsolete) Serving to carry; bearing.