Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for OB'STI-NATE
OB'STI-NATE, a. [L. obstinatus.]
- Stubborn; pertinaciously adhering to an opinion or purpose; fixed firmly in resolution; not yielding to reason, arguments or other means. I have known great cures done by obstinate resolutions of drinking no wine. Temple. No ass so meek, no ass so obstinate. Pope.
- Not yielding or not easily subdued or removed; as, an obstinate fever; obstinate obstructions; an obstinate cough.
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