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ostent, n. [L. ostentus, ostentum, fr. ostendere (p. p. ostensus and ostentus) to show. See Ostensible.].
- Appearance; air; mien. Shak. [1913 Webster]
- Manifestation; token; portent. Dryden. [1913 Webster]"We asked of God that some ostent might clear
Our cloudy business, who gave us sign." [1913 Webster]
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