Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Oppress (-ed, -es)
oppress (-ed, -es), v. [OFr < L. oppriměre, to press against, press or bear down, crash.]
Weigh heavily; press down, burden.
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oppress (-ed, -es), v. [OFr < L. oppriměre, to press against, press or bear down, crash.]
Weigh heavily; press down, burden.
Return to page 12 of the letter “o”.