Emily Dickinson Lexicon

decalogue (-s), n. [Fr. < Gk. δεκάλογος < phrase o'I δεκα λόγοι, the Ten Commandments.] (webplay: God).

The law given as the ten commandments.

decamp (-ing), adj. [Fr. décamper.] (webplay: depart).

Leaving; quickly departing.

decay (-s), n. [OFr decair < L. cadere, to fall.] (webplay: failure, men).

1. Gradual decline towards the death of something or someone living.
2. Gradual destruction; (see Leviticus 25:35).
3. Fatigue; exhaustion.

decay (-ed), v. [see decay, n.] (webplay: fail, gradually, make, pass, perfect).

1. Destroy; deteriorate; decline gradually; (see Ecclesiastes 10:18).
2. Process of death; gradually decline towards death of a living thing or person.

deceive (-s), v. [OFr.] (webplay: cut, have, plant, set).

1. Confuse; beguile; enchant; confound; bewilder; perplex.
2. Delude; intentionally mislead; (see Leviticus 6:2).

decide, v. [Fr. < L. 'cut off', 'cut the knot', 'determine'.] (webplay: far, how, say, verdict).

Conclude; resolve; discern; judge; achieve a conclusion; (see 1 Kings 20:40).

deciduous, adj. [L. dēcidu-us, falling down, falling off.]

Momentary; impermanent; transitory.

decimal (-s), n. [med. L. decimāl-is, tenth, tithe]

Sum; fraction; amount numbered by tens.

decision, n. [Fr. décision; see decide, v.]

Resolution; final choice; judgement; (see Joel 3:14).

deck (-s), n. [MDu. dec; Flemish or LG origin, roof.] (webplay: each, one, only, other, ship, two).

1. Covering; floor; shelter; platform.
2. Pile; pack of cards.