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English
Etymology
device database + -ion. From Latin obambulatio.
Noun
obambulation (plural obambulations)
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(obsolete) Wandering about; a casual outing.
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1662, William Clark, Marciano; or, the Discovery[1], edition 1871 reprint, page 19:
- Let us then passe the Pomeridian hours in obambulation: for I am defatigate with session.
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1833, Thespiana (pseudonym), “Penny Private Theatres”, page 149:
- I joined him in one of our obambulations, to witness the performance of Macbeth, and a particular friend of my friend's friend was to sustain the principal character.
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1662, William Clark, Marciano; or, the Discovery[1], edition 1871 reprint, page 19: