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† obˈtrect, v. Obs. Also obtract. [ad. L. obtrectāre to disparage, detract from, f. ob- (ob- 1 b) + tractāre to drag, haul.] trans. To detract from; to disparage, decry.
1596J. Trussell Pref. Poem in Southwell's Tri. Death, Sith then the worke is worthie of your view, Obtract not him which for your good it pend. 1612T. Taylor Comm. Titus iii. 2 When men will speake their pleasure of men absent, obtrecting and detracting from them. 1617Middleton & Rowley Fair Q. iv. i, Thou dost obtrect my flesh and blood. |