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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Corruptive, -ywe, a. [e.m.E. (1593), OF. corruptif, -ive, L. corruptīvus.] Producing corruption. — 1535 Stewart 51960.
With spycarye, Of qualitie quhilk was conseruatywe, Fra all humor or canker corruptywe
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"Corruptive adj.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 15 May 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/dost/corruptive>
