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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1600-1655
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Obfirm(e)d, ppl. a. [e.m.E. (1563–87).] Hardened (in error or wrong), stubborn, obdurate. — 1600-1610 Melvill 461.
That they … war rather obfirmed in thair opiniones nor [etc.] 1655 Brodie Diary 167.
So impudent, obstinat and obfirmd that shee would confess nothing a1650 Row in Blair Autob. 192.
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