Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for DE-CREASE'
DE-CREASE', v.t.
To lessen; to make smaller in dimensions, amount, quality or excellence, &c.; to diminish gradually or by small deductions; as, extravagance decreases the means of charity; every payment decreases a debt; intemperance decreases the strength and powers of life.
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