- F. obtenir, L. obtinere; obsee Ob-) + tenere to hold. See Tenable
- To hold; to keep; to possess.ObsHis mother, then, is mortal, but his Sire He who obtains the monarchy of heaven.
- To get hold of by effort; to gain possession of; to procure; to acquire, in any way.Some pray for riches; riches they obtain.By guileful fair words peace may be obtained.It may be that I may obtain children by her.To attain; gain; procure; acquire; win; earn.
