GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Obi (?), n. [Prob. of African origin.]
   1. A species of sorcery, probably of African origin, practiced among the negroes of the West Indies. [Written also obe and obeah.]  De Quincey.  B. Edwards.
   
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   2. A charm or fetich. [West Indies]  B. Edwards.
   
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   Obi (ōˈbḗ), n. [Jap.] A sash, esp. the long belt-like broad sash of soft material worn by women aound the waist when wearing a traditional kimono, and usually having a large bow at the back.
   
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   Over this is bound the large sash (obi) which is the chief article of feminine adornment.  B. H. Chamberlain.
   
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