offscape

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noun

The distant part of a view, garden etc.; the background.

First used 18th c.Scrabble 18
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Meanings

nounoffscape (plural offscapes)

plural offscapes · alternative dated offskip

  1. archaicThe distant part of a view, garden etc.; the background.First known use 18th c.

    The Snowdonia rises with vast Dignity in the Offskip, while a blue Expanse of Ocean leads the Eye on our right hand to immeasurable Distance.

    1794 September, Hester Lynch Piozzi, Thraliana

Origin

From off- + -scape.

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Chicago

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