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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Umbrate, adj. [e.m.E. vmbrate (1572), indicated in a faint or shadowy manner, L. umbrāt-, p.p. of umbrāre.] Shady, that affords shade. —1501 Doug. Pal. Hon. 40.
The vmbrate treis that Tytan about wappit