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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

DISCEPTATOR

n.[L.] One who arbitrates or decides. [Not used. ]

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

DISCEPT

Dis *cept ", v. i. Etym: [L. disceptare.]

 

Defn: To debate; to discuss. [R.] One dissertates, he is candid; Two must discept, -- has distinguished. R. Browning.

 

DISCEPTATION

Dis `cep *ta "tion, n. Etym: [L. disceptatio.]

 

Defn: Controversy; disputation; discussion. [Archaic ] Verbose janglings and endless disceptations. Strype.

 

DISCEPTATOR

Dis `cep *ta "tor, n. Etym: [L.]

 

Defn: One who arbitrates or decides. [R.] Cowley.