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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Ostentative, a. [e.m.E. (1600), f. L. ostentāt- p.p. stem of ostentāre Ostent v.] Ostentatious, given to vainglorious display. — 1610 Misc. Hist. Soc. II. 166.
He being thane … aged … bot stil of his avariciouss & ostentatiue humor
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