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They were tolerably well bred, very officious,
humane, and hospitable.

3. Importunately interposing services;
intermeddling in affairs in which one has no concern;
meddlesome.

You are too officious

In her behalf that scorns your services.

Syn. -- Impertinent; meddling. See Impertinent.

-- Of*fi"cious*ly, adv. --
Of*fi"cious*ness, n.

Off"ing (?), n. [From Off.]
That part of the sea at a good distance from the shore, or where
there is deep water and no need of a pilot; also, distance from the
shore; as, the ship had ten miles offing; we saw a ship in the
offing.

Off"ish, a. Shy or distant in
manner. [Colloq. U.S.]

Off"let, n. [Off + let.]
A pipe to let off water.

Off"scour`ing (?), n. [Off +
scour.] That which is scoured off; hence, refuse;
rejected matter; that which is vile or despised.


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