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dismaying

Meaning of “dismaying”

An object or cause of dismay, fear, or discouragement.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
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First occurrence: Jeremiah 48:39

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The KJV occurrence

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Jeremiah 48:39
They shall howl, saying, How is it broken down! how hath Moab turned the back with shame! so shall Moab be a derision and a dismaying to all them about him.
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Jeremiah 48:39 · retained source text

They shall howle, saying; How is it broken downe? how hath Moab turned the backe with shame? so shall Moab be a derision, and a dismaying to all them about him.

1611 marginal noteHeb. necke.

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Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

Causing dismay; depriving of courage; an object of terror or discouragement.

Webster 1828 facsimile, volume 1, leaf 603