What is not yielding; not easily subdued or removed; as, obstinate fever; obstinate obstructions. See Stubborn. -- Ob"sti*nate*ly, adv. -- Ob"sti*nate*ness, n called?

obstinate — Not yielding; not easily subdued or removed; as, obstinate fever; obstinate obstructions. See Stubborn. -- Ob"sti*nate*ly, adv. -- Ob"sti*nate*ness, n. (Webster's 1913.)

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