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Date: 1500-1600
Language: Latin
Origin: obtrudere 'to push out at'

obtrude

 verb
     
ob‧trude [intransitive and transitive] formal
if something obtrudes, or you obtrude something, it becomes noticeable where it is not wanted ➔ intrude
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