v. t.
They . . . have filled all our law books with the obtunding story of their suits and trials. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. obtundens, p. pr. of obtundere. ] (Med.) A substance which sheathes a part, or blunts irritation, usually some bland, oily, or mucilaginous matter; -- nearly the same as
n. (Med.) That which obtunds or blunts; especially, that which blunts sensibility. [ 1913 Webster ]