oblivious

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(definition) by Webster 1913 (print) Wed Dec 22 1999 at 1:31:37

Ob*liv"i*ous (?), a. [L.obliviosus: cf.F. oblivieux.]

1.

Promoting oblivion; causing forgetfulness.

"The oblivious pool."

Milton.

She lay in deep, oblivious slumber. Longfellow.

2.

Evincing oblivion; forgetful.

Through are both weak in body and oblivious. Latimer.

-- Obliv"i*ous*ly, adv. -- Ob*liv"i*ous*ness, n.

Foxe.

 

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