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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Ostent, v. [e.m.E. ostent (1531), F. ostenter (16th c.), L. ostentāre to show off, freq. of ostendere Ostend v.] a. refl. To display (oneself) ostentatiously, to show (oneself) off. b. intr. To boast (of). —1602 Colville Paraenese 104.
He sall sitt in the tempill of God ostenting him self as if he ver God —a1651 Calderwood IV. 365.
Their forbeares (of whom they ostent so muche)
