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The act of objecting; as, to prevent agreement, or action, by objection. Johnson.

The act of besieging. Johnson.

light of the sun; unwise rules obstruct legislation. "Th' impatience of obstructed love." Johnson.

Causing obstruction; blocking up; hindering; as, an obstruent medicine. Johnson.

To obey. [Obs.] Johnson.

The act of obtending. [Obs.] Johnson.

Dull; deadened; as, obtuse sound. Johnson.

Happening every eighth year; also, lasting a period of eight years. Johnson. -- Oc*ten"ni*al*ly, adv.

Used in a shop, or belonging to it. [Obs. or R.] Johnson.

A peculiar mammal (Okapia johnostoni) closely related to the giraffe, discovered in the deep forests of Belgian Kongo in 1900. It is smaller than an ox, and somewhat like a giraffe, except that the neck is much shorter. Like the giraffe, it has no dewclaws. There is a small prominence on each frontal bone of the male.…

An ode in honor of a victor in the Olympic games. [R.] Johnson.

Fitted for, or carrying, a burden. Johnson.

Anything set on, or added, as an ornament or as a useful appendage. [Obs.] Johnson.

Filled; crowded. [Obs.] Johnson.

Opprobrium. [Obs.] Johnson.

The quality of being original; originality. [R.] Johnson.

A sort of gold or silver lace. Johnson.

A small landlocked variety of the Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar ounaniche) of Lake St. John, Canada, and neighboring waters, noted for its vigor and activity, and habit of leaping from the water when hooked.

One who outbids. Johnson.

A street remote from the center of a town. Johnson.