Decayed meaning

it was in a decayed condition.

There are ruins of a castle and an old decayed church, which contains some fine Norman work.

2, 4) attributed to this war the decayed state of several cities.

But as Tyre decayed in power the colonies turned more and more to Carthage as their natural parent and protector.

When the empire decayed, the satraps often enjoyed practical independence, especially as it became customary to appoint them also as generals in chief of their army district, contrary to the original rule.