DECUSSATE (2)

decussate (2). Decussate, v.t. to cut or cross at unequal angles

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{ De‐cus″sate (?), De‐cus″sa‐ted (?), } a. 1. 1. Crossed; intersected.
2. 2. (Bot.) Growing in pairs, each of which is at right angles to the next pair above or below; as, decussated leaves or branches.
3. 3. (Rhet.) Consisting of two rising and two falling clauses, placed in alternate opposition to each other; as, a decussated period.