(definition) by Webster 1913 Tue Dec 21 1999 at 22:55:47

De*cern" (?), v. t. [L. decernere. See Decree.]

1.

To perceive, discern, or decide.

[Obs.]

Granmer.

2. ScotsLaw

To decree; to adjudge.

 

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