obsecration - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'obsecration' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Obsecration

[ n.]

- The act of obsecrating or imploring; as, the obsecrations of the Litany, being those clauses beginning with "By."
- A figure of speech in which the orator implores the assistance of God or man.

Nearby Words:

obscene obscenities obscenity obscurant obscurantism obscurantist obscuration obscure obscured obscurely

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