What is a becoming less; gradual diminution; decay; as, a decrease of revenue or of strength called?
decrease — A becoming less; gradual diminution; decay; as, a decrease of revenue or of strength. (Webster's 1913.)
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- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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