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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Absconce, v. [f. late L. absconsus, p.p. of abscondere; cf. Abscond,v.] tr. To hide, conceal. —1570 Sat. P. xv. 64.
All ȝe celestial hoste of heuin, Absconce ȝow from mens sicht! 1573 Ib. xxxiii. 6.
That ȝe may … absconse my face
