† deˈstritionObs.rare. [? a. OF.destruision destruction, f.destruire to destroy (cf.destrie).] Ravaging, ruin. 14..Childe of Bristowe 328 in Hazl.E.P.P. I. 123 Where his fader dud destrition to man or womman in any toun..he shal make aseth therfore, and his good ayen restore.