Noah Webster Dictionary (1913 edition): Decrease

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Noah Webster Dictionary (1913 edition): Decrease


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(1):

(v.) The wane of the moon.

(2):

(n.) To grow less, -- opposed to increase; to be diminished gradually, in size, degree, number, duration, etc., or in strength, quality, or excellence; as, they days decrease in length from June to December.

(3):

(v. t.) To cause to grow less; to diminish gradually; as, extravagance decreases one's means.

(4):

(v.) A becoming less; gradual diminution; decay; as, a decrease of revenue or of strength.