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† obˈsist, v. Obs.
[ad. L. obsist-ĕre to stand against, f. ob- (ob- 1 b) + sistĕre to stand: cf. OF. obsister (15th c. in Godef.).]
trans. To stand against, oppose, resist.
1432–50tr. Higden (Rolls) VII. 177 The kynge..callede..Siwardus erle of Northumbrelonde, to obsiste Godewinus the erle. a1548Hall Chron., Hen. VII, 1 To obsist the first likely mischiefe he sent [etc.]. 1632I. L. Womens Rights 327 Sutors come euerie day, who can obsist them?
So † obˈsistent [ad. L. obsistent-em pr. pple.], something that resists; in quot., an antidote.
1657Tomlinson Renou's Disp. 641 Precious-stones, and many more obsistents to poyson. |