a. [ L. obnoxius; ob (see Ob-) + noxius hurtful. See Noxious. ]
The writings of lawyers, which are tied obnoxious to their particular laws. Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]
Esteeming it more honorable to live on the public than to be obnoxious to any private purse. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
Obnoxious, first or last,
To basest things Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
All are obnoxious, and this faulty land,
Like fainting Hester, does before you stand
Watching your scepter. Waller. [ 1913 Webster ]
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