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† ˈobsonator Obs. rare.
Also ops-.
[a. L. obsōnātor, agent-n. f. obsōnāre to cater, purvey, treat, feast, f. L. obsōnium (ops-), a. Gr. ὀψώνιον provisions, viands.]
A caterer or manciple.
[1582in Fowler Hist. C.C.C. (O.H.S.) 452 note, This John Middleton occurs..as Obsonator or Manciple, 1582.] 1656Blount Glossogr., Opsonator, a buyer or purveyor of meats. |