- OE. jugen, OF. jugier, F. juger, L. judicare, fr. judex judge; jus law or right + dicare to proclaim, pronounce, akin to dicere to say. See Justa., and Diction, and cf. Judicial
- To hear and determine, as in causes on trial; to decide as a judge; to give judgment; to pass sentence.The Lord judge between thee and me.Father, who art judge Of all things made, and judgest only right!
- To assume the right to pass judgment on another; to sit in judgment or commendation; to criticise or pass adverse judgment upon others. See Judgev. t., 3.Forbear to judge, for we are sinners all.
- To compare facts or ideas, and perceive their relations and attributes, and thus distinguish truth from falsehood; to determine; to discern; to distinguish; to form an opinion about.Judge not according to the appearance.She is wise if I can judge of her.
