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† deˈcise, v. Obs.
[f. L. dēcīs-, ppl. stem of dēcīdĕre to decide: cf. excise, incise.]
= decide v.1 Hence deˈcised, deˈcising ppl. adjs.
1538Bale Brefe Comedy in Harl. Misc. (Malh.) I. 210 Soch vertuouse men to despyse As the lawes of God to hys people doth decyse. 1551Recorde Pathw. Knowl. ii. Pref., In decising some controuersy of religion. 1570Levins Manip. 148/11 To decise, decidere, discutere. 1641R. Baillie Lett. & Jrnls. (1841) I. 360 To make that short, decised and nervous answer. 1662J. Davies tr. Olearius' Voy. Ambass. 325 A Judge finds not so much difficulty in decising the differences of a Province, as [etc.]. |