† decreˈtorian, a. Obs.
[f. as prec. + -an.]
Decisive, critical; = decretory 2, 3.
| 1679 J. Goodman Penit. Pardoned iii. ii. (1713) 289 There is no decretorian battle, nor is the business decided upon a push. 1716 M. Davies Athen. Brit. iii. Diss. Physick 54 The ancient Greek Physicians made..Astrology or Astronomy, with their Critical and Decretorian Days, a considerable Part of their Medicinal Studies. |