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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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(Decré,) Decrie, v. [ME. (1399) and e.m.E. decree (1526), f. Decré,n.] intr. To decide. —1569-73 Bann. Memor. 93.
The Assemblie decried to aduerteis the lordis of sessioun