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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1549
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Affective, a. [F. affectif, -ive, med. L. affectīvus. Used in 17th c. Eng. in various senses.] Earnest, intense. — 1549 Complaynte of Scotland 16/9.
Ane affectiue ardant fauoir that i hef euyr borne touart this … realme 1549 Ib. 148/20.
Throucht ane affectyue loue that there prince hes touart them
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