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Webster 1913 Edition


Obreptitious

Obˊrep-ti′tious

,
Adj.
[L.
obreptitus
. See
Obreption
.]
Done or obtained by surprise; with secrecy, or by concealment of the truth.
[R.]
Cotgrave.

Webster 1828 Edition


Obreptitious

OBREPTI'TIOUS

,
Adj.
[supra.] Done or obtained by surprise; with secrecy or by concealment of the truth.

Definition 2024


obreptitious

obreptitious

English

Adjective

obreptitious (comparative more obreptitious, superlative most obreptitious)

  1. Done or obtained by surprise, with secrecy, or by concealment of the truth.
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