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单词 ostent
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Definition of ostent in English:

ostent

noun ˈɒstɛnt
rare, archaic
  • A portent or sign; a wonder, a prodigy.

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in John Foxe (?1517–1587), martyrologist. From Middle French ostente prodigy and its etymon classical Latin ostentum a portent, prodigy, wonder, use as noun of neuter past participle of ostendere.

Definition of ostent in US English:

ostent

nounˈɒstɛnt
rare, archaic
  • A portent or sign; a wonder, a prodigy.

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in John Foxe (?1517–1587), martyrologist. From Middle French ostente prodigy and its etymon classical Latin ostentum a portent, prodigy, wonder, use as noun of neuter past participle of ostendere.

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