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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Oblectament, n. (L. oblectāment-um a delight, pleasure, amusement, f. oblectāre v. to delight, please, entertain: cf. e.m.E. oblect v. (1555) and oblectate v. (1611) to delight etc., oblectation, -acyon n. (1508) delight.) — 1604-31 Craig ii. 157/12.
Neither can my loue … Nor my oblectaments haue place To moue thy hard and flintie hart
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