obsecrate
Americanverb (used with object)
verb
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Etymology
Origin of obsecrate
1590–1600; < Latin obsecrātus (past participle of obsecrāre to supplicate), equivalent to ob- ob- + secr- (combining form of sacr-, stem of sacer sacred ) + -ātus -ate 1
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Only I still attest and obsecrate to the fact that I did not intend to smuggle, and entered your jealous domain with no sense of contraband about me.
From From the Oak to the Olive A Plain record of a Pleasant Journey by Howe, Julia Ward
I obsecrate ye with all courtesy, omitting compliment, you would vouch or deign to proceed.
From A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 8 by Hazlitt, William Carew
It was, however, in vain that Andrew Fairservice employed his lungs in obsecrating a share of Dougal's protection, or at least his interference to procure restoration of his shoes.
From Rob Roy — Volume 02 by Scott, Walter, Sir
‘Trust you, ma’am!’ said Mr. Fulton, raising to heaven his obsecrating hands.
From The Disentanglers by Lang, Andrew
How many beads each night dost thou tell, how many hours dost thou prostrate 252 thyself before the Virgin, sobbing, obsecrating, beating thy breast?
From The Book of Khalid by Rihani, Ameen Fares
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