v. i.
Therefore disputed [ reasoned, Rev. Ver. ] he in synagogue with the Jews. Acts xvii. 17. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t.
The rest I reserve it be disputed how the magistrate is to do herein. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
To seize goods under the disputed authority of writs of assistance. Bancroft. [ 1913 Webster ]
To dispute the possession of the ground with the Spaniards. Prescott. [ 1913 Webster ]
Dispute it [ grief ] like a man. Shak.
n. [ Cf. F. dispute. See Dispute, v. i. ]
Addicted more
To contemplation and profound dispute. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
Beyond dispute,
Without dispute
a. Admitting no dispute; incontrovertible. Bailey. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One who disputes, or who is given to disputes; a controvertist. [ 1913 Webster ]
Where is the disputer of this world? 1 Cor. i. 20. [ 1913 Webster ]