v. Obs. [OE. aþéostrian, f. A- pref. 1 + þéostrian: see THESTER v.] To grow dim, darken, become obscure.

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c. 885.  K. Ælfred, Boeth., ix. Þonne aðéostriaþ ealle steorran.

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c. 1175.  Cott. Hom., 239. Si sunne and se mone aþestreð for godes brictnesse.

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c. 1205.  Lay., 2860. Enne blase of fure, Þe neuer ne aþeostrede.

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