OBLIVIONS

Noun

oblivions

plural of oblivion

Source: Wiktionary


OBLIVION

Ob*liv"i*on, n. Etym: [L. oblivio, akin to oblivisci to forget: cf. OF. oblivion.]

1. The act of forgetting, or the state of being forgotten; cessation of remembrance; forgetfulness. Second childishness and mere oblivion. Shak. Among our crimes oblivion may be set. Dryden The origin of our city will be buried in eternal oblivion. W. Irving.

2. Official ignoring of offenses; amnesty, or general pardon; as, an act of oblivion. Sir J. Davies.

Syn.

– See Forgetfulness.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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