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Definition of Ostent
1. n. Appearance; air; mien.
Definition of Ostent
1. appearance [n -S]
Medical Definition of Ostent
1. 1. Appearance; air; mien. 2. Manifestation; token; portent. "We asked of God that some ostent might clear Our cloudy business, who gave us sign." (Chapman) Origin: L. Ostentus, ostentum, fr. Ostendere (p. P. Ostensus and ostentus) to show. See Ostensible. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)