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† obfirˈmation Obs.
[ad. med.L. obfirmātiōn-em (Du Cange), n. of action from L. obfirmāre: see obfirm.]
The action of confirming or state of being confirmed in evil; stubborness, obduracy.
1592tr. Junius on Rev. ix. 20 An impenitent obfirmation of the ungodly in their impiety. 1612W. Sclater Ministers Portion 43 Begetting..either a loathnesse to bee informed, or obfirmation against all perswasions. 1656H. More Enthus. Tri. (1712) 41 A Spartan obfirmation of Mind, back'd with the sense of shame. 1665Jer. Taylor Unum Necess. ii. §2 The obfirmation and obstinancy of mind by which they shut their eyes against that light. |