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† deˈcoll, v. Obs. [a. F. décolle-r, or ad. L. dēcollā-re.] trans. To behead; = decollate v.1 Hence deˈcolling vbl. n. and ppl. a.
1648Parliamentary Hist. (R.), By a speedy public dethroning and decolling of the King. 1649Prynne Vind. Liberty Eng. 19 In the King's own case, whom they decolled. 1653E. Chisenhale Cath. Hist. 462 The only decolling instrument of Principality and Temporal Power. |