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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Obshenous, a. [e.m.E. obscenous (1591), L. obscēnus.] Obscene, indecent, scandalous. —c 1620 Ellon Presb. 113.
The presbytery thocht it sic a obshenous action
