Defn: To free from a charm; to disenchant.
DECHRISTIANIZE De*chris"tian*ize, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Dechristianized; p. pr. & vb. n. Dechristianizing.]
Defn: To turn from, or divest of, Christianity.
DECIARE
Dec"i*are`, n. [F. déciare; pref. déci- tenth (fr. L. decimus) + are.
See 2d Are.] (Metric System)
Defn: A measure of area, the tenth part of an are; ten square meters.
DECIDABLE
De*cid"a*ble, a.
Defn: Capable of being decided; determinable.
DECIDE
De*cide", v. t. [imp. & p. p. Decided; p. pr. & vb. n. Deciding.]
Etym: [L. decidere; de- + caedere to cut, cut off; prob. akin to E.
shed, v.: cf. F. décider. Cf. Decision.]
1. To cut off; to separate. [Obs.] Our seat denies us traffic here; The sea, too near, decides us from the rest. Fuller.
2. To bring to a termination, as a question, controversy, struggle, by giving the victory to one side or party; to render judgment concerning; to determine; to settle. So shall thy judgment be; thyself hast decided it. 1 Kings xx. 40. The quarrel toucheth none but us alone; Betwixt ourselves let us decide it then. Shak.