See Also: begrease(dictionary)

obfuscation (iou) and begrease (iou)


obfuscation (iou)



obfuscation noun. LME.
[Late Latin obfuscatio(n-), formed as OBFUSCATE verb: see -ATION.]
The action of making darker; darkness, dimness; an instance of this. LME.
E. Darwin In cataracts and obfuscations of the cornea.
The action of making obscure or confused; stupefaction, bewilderment. E17.
M. Dods His conscience was in a state of obfuscation. J. M. Brewer One looks for..meaning instead of obfuscation.
transf. A thing that darkens or obscures. M17.
John Owen Too often theologians..escape pursuit by enveloping themselves in their self-raised obfuscations.

begrease (iou)



begrease verb trans. M16.
[from BE- 1 + GREASE verb.]
Besmear with grease.