OBELIZE

Etymology

Verb

obelize (third-person singular simple present obelizes, present participle obelizing, simple past and past participle obelized)

To mark (a written or printed passage) with an obelus; to judge as spurious or doubtful. [from 17th c.]

Source: Wiktionary


Ob"e*lize, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Obelized; p. pr. & vb. n. Obelizing.] Etym: [Gr. Obelus.]

Definition: To designate with an obelus; to mark as doubtful or spirituous. [R.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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