judge
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1. infer
1. judge \'j*j\ vb [ME juggen, fr. OF jugier, fr. L judicare, fr.
judic-,]judex judge, fr. jus right, law + dicere to decide, say - more at
JUST, DICTION 1: to form an authoritative opinion about 2: to sit in
judgment on : TRY 3: to determine or pronounce after inquiry and
deliberation 4: GOVERN, RULE - used of a Hebrew tribal leader 5: to form
an estimate of 6: THINK 1: to form an opinion 2: to decide as a judge -
judg.er n
2. judge n [ME juge, fr. MF, fr. L judex] : one who judges : as : a public
official authorized to decide questions brought before a court often cap
: a tribal hero exercising authority over the Hebrews after the death of
Joshua : one appointed to decide in a contest or competition : UMPIRE :
one who gives an authoritative opinion : CRITIC