n. & v.
--n.
1. an entry in an account recording a sum owed.
2 the sum recorded.
3 the total of such sums.
4 the debit side of an account.
--v.tr. (debited, debiting)
1. (foll. by against, to) enter (an amount) on the debit side of an account (debited {pound}500 against me).
2 (foll. by with) enter (a person) on the debit side of an account (debited me with {pound}500).
Etymology: F d{eacute}bit f. L debitum DEBT