||=Obarni=, _n._ _Obs._ [Russ. _obvarnyi_, scalded, prepared by scalding.] ‘In full, _mead obarni_, i. e. “scalded mead,” a drink used in Russia, and known in England c 1600.’ _NED._ 1. 1. 115. =Obserue=, _v._ †To be attentive to; look out for. 1. 2. 45. =Obtaine=, _v._ To obtain a request; with obj. cl. expressing what is granted. Now _rare_ or _obs._ 3. 3. 86. =Occasion=, _n._ †A particular, esp. a personal need, want or requirement. Chiefly in _pl._=needs, requirements. 3. 3. 57; 3. 3. 85. =Of=, _prep._ †From (after the _vb._ _Fetch_). 2. 1. 73. =Off=, _adv._ [Used with ellipsis of _go_, etc., so as itself to function as a verb.] Phr. _to off on_ (one’s bargain): To depart from the terms of; to break. 1. 5. 25. =Offer=, _v._ †1. To make the proposal; suggest. 2. 8. 46. †2. _intr._ Phr. _offer at_: To make an attempt at; to attempt. 3. 6. 30. ||=Oglio reale=, _n._ It. ?Royal oil. 4. 4. 52. =On=, _prep._ In senses now expressed by _of_. ‘In _on’t_ and the like, common in literary use to c 1750; now _dial._ or vulgar.’ _NED._ 2. 8. 55; 2. 8. 61; 3. 3. 7; 3. 3. 144. etc. =On=, _pron._ _Obs._ form of _One_. 5. 2. 40. =Order=, _n._ Disposition of measures for the accomplishment of a purpose. Phr. _take order_: To take measures, make arrangements. _Obs._ or _arch._ 1. 6. 209. ||=Ore-tenus=, _adv._ [Med. L.] _Law._ By word of mouth. 3. 3. 140. =Paint=, _v. intr._ †To change color; to blush. 2. 6. 35. =Pan=, _n._ 1. [Form of _pane_.] †A cloth; a skirt. 2. A hollow, or depression in the ground, esp. one in which water stands. With quibble on 1. 2. 1. 53. =Paragon=, _n._ A perfect diamond; now applied to those weighing more than a hundred carats. (‘In quot. 1616 _fig._ of a person.’ _NED._ This statement is entirely incorrect.) 3. 3. 177. =Parcel-=, _qualifying sb._ Partially, in part. _Obs._ since 17th c. until revived by Scott. 2. 3. 15. =Part=, _n._ Share of action; allotted duty. In _pl._ ?_Obs._ 4. 4. 116. ||=Pastillo=, _n._ It. ‘Little pasties, chewets.’ Florio. 4. 4. 142. =Pattent=, _n._ Letters patent; an open letter under the seal of the state or nation, granting some right or privilege; spec. such letters granting the exclusive right to use an invention. 2. 1. 41; 4. 2. 38. =Peace=, _n._ Leave; permission. Phr. _with his peace_: With his good leave; respectfully. (A translation of L. _cum eius pace_ or _eius pace_; ?not found elsewhere.) 2. 2. 78. ||=Pecunia=, _n._ L. Money. 2. 1. 3. ||=Peladore=, _n._ Sp. A depilatory; preparation to remove hair. 4. 4. 145. =Pentacle=, _n._ A mathematical figure used in magical ceremonies, and considered a defense against demons. 1. 2. 8 (see note). †=Perse’line=, _n._ _Obs._ form of ?_parsley_, or of ?_purslane_. 4. 4. 24. =Perspectiue=, _n._ †A reflecting glass or combination of glasses producing some kind of optical delusion when viewed in one way, but presenting objects in their true forms when viewed in another; used _fig._ 2. 6. 63.