Discuss /(?)/

Dis·cuss

Discuss

v. t.

imp. & p. p. Discussed; p. pr. & vb. n. Discussing

  1. To break to pieces; to shatter. [Obs.]
  2. To break up; to disperse; to scatter; to dissipate; to drive away; -- said especially of tumors. [archaic]
    Many arts were used to discuss the beginnings of new affection.
    A pomade . . . of virtue to discuss pimples.
    — Rambler.
  3. To shake; to put away; to finish. [Obs.]
    All regard of shame she had discussed.
  4. To examine in detail or by disputation; to reason upon by presenting favorable and adverse considerations; to debate; to sift; to investigate; to ventilate.
  5. To deal with, in eating or drinking. [Colloq.]
    We sat quietly down and discussed a cold fowl that we had brought with us.
    — Sir S. Baker.
  6. To examine or search thoroughly; to exhaust a remedy against, as against a principal debtor before proceeding against the surety. (Law)