Definition for OB'LO-QUY

OB'LO-QUY, n. [L. obloquor; ob and loquor, to speak.]

  1. Censorious speech; reproachful language; language that casts contempt on men or their actions. Shall names that made your city the glory of the earth, be mentioned with obloquy and detraction? Addison.
  2. Cause of reproach; disgrace. [Not used.] Shak.

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