ostent Meaning, Definition & Usage

Os"tent noun

Etymology

L. ostentus, ostentum, fr. ostendere (p. p. ostensus and ostentus) to show. See Ostensible.

Definitions

1. Appearance; air; mien. Shak.
2. Manifestation; token; portent. Dryden.

   We asked of God that some ostent might clear Our cloudy business, who gave us sign. Chapman.