obit (ob.) (latin) died

obsession: a mental condition endemic to the vast majority of the members of the Combs &c. Research Group; symptoms include inability to cease research activities regardless of circumstances; e.g., lack of food, sleep, oxygen, etc. See also compulsion.

octavus, octavo: (latin) eighth

octo (latin) the number eight

old style (O.S.) date pre-1752. See Calendars

Ollie: nickname for Oliver (masc.) or Olivia (fem.)