n. [ L. decimatio: cf. F. décimation. ] 1. A tithing. [ Obs. ] State Trials (1630). [ 1913 Webster ]
2. A selection of every tenth person by lot, as for punishment. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. The destruction of any large proportion, as of people by pestilence or war. Milman. [ 1913 Webster ]