† obloˈcution Obs.
[a. OF. oblocution (1352 in Godef.), ad. late L. oblocūtiōn-em contradiction, n. of action f. L. obloquī: see obloquy.]
1. Evil-speaking, obloquy, slander.
| 1432–50 tr. Higden (Rolls) VI. 73 The kynge..askede forȝifenesse, promisenge that he wolde not use oblocucion after that in that parte. c 1450 tr. De Imitatione iii. xli. 111 For þe loue of god þou owist to suffre all þinges..wronges, oblocucions, reprehensions. 1526 Pilgr. Perf. (W. de W. 1531) 93 Preuy backbytynge..is whan one..secretely speketh oblocucyon or euyll of theyr neyghbour. 1731 Bailey, Oblocution, obloquy, ill Report. |
2. Bad locution or utterance, bad delivery.
| c 1450 Cov. Myst. viii. (Shaks. Soc.) 70 Cryst conserve..the personys here pleand, that the pronunciacion Of here sentens to be seyd mote be sad and sure, And that non oblocucyon make this matere obscure. |