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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Oscure,) Oscuir, v. [It. oscurare, OF. and MF. oscurer, -ir: cf. Obscur(e v.] tr. To obscure, conceal. —c1590 J. Stewart II. 89/336.
From him self he vold the treuth oscuir
