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   Obit (?), n. [OF. obit, L. obitus, fr. obire to go against, to go to meet, (sc. mortem) to die; ob (see Ob-) + ire to go. See Issue.]
   1. Death; decease; the date of one's death.  Wood.
   
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   2. A funeral solemnity or office; obsequies.
   
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   3. A service for the soul of a deceased person on the anniversary of the day of his death.
   
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   The emoluments and advantages from oblations, obits, and other sources, increased in value. Milman.
   
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   4. Same as obituary; -- by shortenting.
   
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   Post obit [L. post obitum]. See Post-obit.
   
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