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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Obdure, a. P.p. obdurd. [e.m.E. (1608), f. L. dūr-us hard, after Obdurit etc.] Obdurate, hardened in sin. —1590 Burel Pilgr. ii. xx.
Ye murdrers obdure