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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Ostensive,) Ostensvve, -ywe, -ewe, a. [Late L. ostensiv-us, F. ostensif, -ive (14th c. in Hatz.-Darm.), e.m.E. ostensive (1605).] Demonstrative, denotative. — c1550-c1580 Art of Music 20 b.
Ane pwnt … is the leist and smallest sing ostensewe of noitis evidently institut to be appoint Ib. 25.
To assing certane tablis mair ostensyve to lectoris … schawand be signis the nummerable strenth of ewerry noittis Ib. 94.
Be rewlis and exemplis ostensywe quhair throw studentis be speculation ma recew vnderstanding and information of the samyn
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