Umpire \Um"pire\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Umpired}; p. pr. & vb. n.
{Umpiring}.]
1. To decide as umpire; to arbitrate; to settle, as a
dispute.
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Judges appointed to umpire the matter in contest
between them, and to decide where the right lies.
--South.
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2. To perform the duties of umpire in or for; as, to umpire a
game. [Colloq.]
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