Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for DIS-O-BLIGE'
DIS-OB'LI-GA-TO-RYDIS-O-BLIG'ED
DIS-O-BLIGE', v.t. [dis and oblige.]
- To do an act which contravenes the will or desires of another; to offend by an act of unkindness or incivility; to injure in a slight degree; a term by which offense is tenderly expressed. My plan has given offense to some gentlemen, whom it would not be very safe to disoblige. – Addison.
- To release from obligation. [Not used.] – Bp. Hall.
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