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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.

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(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.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Decrease'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​d/decrease.html. 1828.
 
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