v. t.
When the blessed Virgin was so ascertained. Jer. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ]
Muncer assured them that the design was approved of by Heaven, and that the Almighty had in a dream ascertained him of its effects. Robertson. [ 1913 Webster ]
The divine law . . . ascertaineth the truth. Hooker. [ 1913 Webster ]
The very deferring [ of his execution ] shall increase and ascertain the condemnation. Jer. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ]
The ministry, in order to ascertain a majority . . . persuaded the queen to create twelve new peers. Smollett. [ 1913 Webster ]
The mildness and precision of their laws ascertained the rule and measure of taxation. Gibbon. [ 1913 Webster ]
He was there only for the purpose of ascertaining whether a descent on England was practicable. Macaulay. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. That may be ascertained. --
n. One who ascertains. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The act of ascertaining; a reducing to certainty; a finding out by investigation; discovery. [ 1913 Webster ]
The positive ascertainment of its limits. Burke. [ 1913 Webster ]