English Explanatory Dictionary

obelize

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To mark (a written or printed passage) with an obelus; to judge as spurious or doubtful.

Word forms

obelize obelizes obelizing obelized obelise

Etymology

From Hellenic Ancient Greek ὀβελίζειν (obelízein), from ὀβελός (obelós, “obelus”).

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