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† obˈside, v. Obs. rare. [ad. L. obsidē-re: see obsess.] trans. To beset, invest, surround, encompass. So † ˈobsident a. [ad. L. obsidēnt-em pr. pple.], investing, encompassing.
1695E. Baynard in Phil. Trans. XIX. 19 Though the proper Coats of the Veins and Arteries seem to be indolent in themselves, yet those thin Membranes which obside them are most exquisite of Sense. 1706― in Sir J. Floyer Hot & Cold Bath. ii. 313 The degrees of heat pressing on, or obsiding the Body. 1644Digby Nat. Bodies xvi. (1658) 178 Fire..is so easily overcome by any obsident body when it is dilated. |