Syncope r => v.r
Syncopated perfect often drops the 'v' and contracts vowel
decertav.erat V 1 1 PLUP ACTIVE IND 3 S
decerto, decertare, decertavi, decertatus V (1st) [XXXBO]
fight (issue out/to the finish); contend/dispute/argue; struggle/compete over;

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