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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1498-1499
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Obumbrative, -ywe, a. Also: abumbrative. [f. as Obumbrat p.p. etc.] Tending to cast a shadow, overshadowing. — a1499 Contemplacioun of Synnaris 727 (Harl.).
And vtheris planetis with bemys obumbratywe [Asl. obvmbrative, Arund. abumbrative] Sall in thare kynde schaw dolorous contenans
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