v. t.
For fear it [ water ] choke up the pits . . . they [ the workman ] derive it by other drains. Holland. [ 1913 Webster ]
Her due loves derived to that vile witch's share. Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]
Derived to us by tradition from Adam to Noah. Jer. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ]
From these two causes . . . an ancient set of physicians derived all diseases. Arbuthnot. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i. To flow; to have origin; to descend; to proceed; to be deduced. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
Power from heaven
Derives, and monarchs rule by gods appointed. Prior. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. That which is derived; deduction; inference. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
I offer these derivements from these subjects. W. Montagu. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who derives. [ 1913 Webster ]