decern

[ dih-surn ]

verb (used without object)

1. Scots Law. to enter a judicial decree.

verb (used with object)

1. Archaic. to discern.

decern

/ dɪˈsɜːn /

verb

1. Scots law to decree or adjudge
2. an archaic spelling of discern

Word History and Origins

Origin of decern¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English decernen “to decide,” from Old French decerner, from Latin dēcernere, from dē- de- + cernere “to decide, separate, sift”

Word History and Origins

Origin of decern¹

C15: from Old French decerner, from Latin dēcernere to judge, from cernere to discern

Example Sentences

It happened at one time he heard his mother (for see neither of them could, as to decern in so dark a place) bemoan her condition.

From Project Gutenberg

Noo, I would be greatly obligated if ye would expone to me the nice point, that I may be able to decern accordingly.

From Project Gutenberg