v. i. [ L. dissertus, p. p. of disserere; dis- + serere to join, connect: cf. F. disserter. See Series. ] To discourse or dispute; to discuss. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
We have disserted upon it a little longer than was necessary. Jeffrey. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i. [ L. dissertatus, p. p. of dissertare to discuss, intents, fr. disserere. See Dissert. ] To deal in dissertation; to write dissertations; to discourse. [ R. ] J. Foster. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. dissertatio: cf. F. dissertation. ] A formal or elaborate argumentative discourse, oral or written; a disquisition; an essay; a discussion;
a. Relating to dissertations; resembling a dissertation. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A writer of dissertations. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L.: cf. F. dissertateur. ] One who writers a dissertation; one who discourses. Boyle. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. See Disertly. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]