“Coffee, the favorite drink of the civilized world.” – Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States
OBELIZED
Etymology
Verb
obelized
simple past tense and past participle of obelize
Adjective
obelized (not comparable)
(of a word or passage of text) Marked with an obelus or obelisk; condemned as spurious or corrupt.
Source: Wiktionary
OBELIZE
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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