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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Ostent, v. [e.m.E. ostent (1531), F. ostenter (16th c.), L. ostentāre to show off, freq. of ostendere Ostend v.] a. refl. To display (oneself) ostentatiously, to show (oneself) off. b. intr. To boast (of). — 1602 Colville Paraenese 104.
He sall sitt in the tempill of God ostenting him self as if he ver God — a1651 Calderwood IV. 365.
Their forbeares (of whom they ostent so muche)