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DESCENSION

\dɪsˈɛnʃən], \dɪsˈɛnʃən], \d_ɪ_s_ˈɛ_n_ʃ_ə_n]\

Definitions of DESCENSION

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language
1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language

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DESCENSIONAL.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

n. [Latin] Act of going downward; descent; falling or sinking; degradation; declension.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

The act of falling or sinking, decent; a declension, a degradation.

1790 - A Complete Dictionary of the English Language
By Thomas Sheridan

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