offscape

noun

offscape

noun

Etymology From off- + -scape.

1

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

  • 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:

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