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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Obumber,) Obumbr-, Obumbir, Abumbr-, v. [Late ME. (c. 1420) and e.m.E. obumbre, OF. obumbrer, obombrer, L. obumbrāre.] a. tr. To cast a shadow over, to cut off (light), to obscure. b. intr. To cast a shadow. —a. 1456 Hay I. 25/16.
That the thrid part of the sternis was obumbrit with mirknes of unleautee 1535 Stewart 21821.
Of fedderit flanis … richt mony felloun flycht … Evin lyke ane cloude abumbrit [pr. adumbrit] all the lycht Ib. 23663.
The cruell dartis … The dais licht abumbrit [pr. adumbrit] ouir all quhair —b. c1508 Ch. & M. Prints vi b. 26.
The vertu of the haly gaste dyvyne Within thy wame sall obumbir & schyne