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.
Judges appointed to umpire the matter in contest between them, and to decide where the right lies. --South.
2. To perform the duties of umpire in or for; as, to umpire a game. [Colloq.]