| Controverse | v. t. [ L. controversari, fr. controversus turned against, disputed. ] To dispute; to controvert. [ Obs. ] “Controversed causes.” Hooker. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Controverse | n. [ Cf. F. controverse. ] Controversy. [ Obs. ] Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ] |
| Controverser | n. A disputant. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ] |