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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Possessive, adj. [e.m.E. possessyve, -ive, possessive (pronoun) (1530), as absol. (1591), pertaining to possession generally (1578), L. possessīv-us (in grammar), F. possessif, -ive (15th c. in Hatz.-Darm.).] a. Possessive, in grammar; absol. b. (? Nonce use): Invested with, put in possession of (certain power). — 1531 Vaus 2.
How many of thir deriuatiuis ar callit possessiuis? fiue c1550 Rolland Ct. Venus i 764.
Greit aduocat with power possessiue Maid be thame all to furthschaw thair intent
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