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Decimal

Of or pertaining to decimals numbered or proceeding by tens having a tenfold increase or

the dominant units of measure eg of currency to a decimal based system to reduce to a decimal system as to

the act of changing to a decimal system as the decimalization of the British currency

The system of a decimal currency decimal weights measures etc

By tens by means of decimals

One who decimates

Decimation, signifies tithing, or paying a tenth part. The punishing every

Decim', tenths or tithes. See TITHES.

Garbales decim', tithes of corn

Not decimable or liable to be decimated not liable to the payment of tithes