What is to fall in value; to become of less worth; to sink in estimation; as, a paper currency will depreciate, unless it is convertible into specie called?
depreciate — To fall in value; to become of less worth; to sink in estimation; as, a paper currency will depreciate, unless it is convertible into specie. (Webster's 1913.)
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- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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