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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Closely read the following sample dictionary entry for the word “septentrion.” “septentrion (sep ten’trē on’) n. Obs. 1. The north” What indicates to the reader that this word has dropped out of usage? [L.11-12.1.b] A. the spelling of the word B. the inclusion of a phonetic guide C. the abbreviation Obs. D. the brevity of its definition I think d

OpenStudy (anonymous):

a, really? how come?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

lol pls don't let me b the one to change ur answer I'm the foreigner lol, I'm just curious why u thought so

OpenStudy (tanabugg):

sorry i was making conclusions too quick D

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I think C

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Ah flutter

OpenStudy (anonymous):

the abbreviation Obs. (for obsolete)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ob·so·lete ˌäbsəˈlēt/Submit adjective 1. no longer produced or used; out of date.

OpenStudy (katie_rogers101):

I think it is C not positive but obs stands for obsolete

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Mmm yea I'm just spectacle cus I haven't heard of a word being called obsolete

OpenStudy (tanabugg):

What was the answer?

OpenStudy (katie_rogers101):

c

OpenStudy (katie_rogers101):

c

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