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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Contemplatif, -yfe, -yve, a. [ME. contemplatyf(e, -ive (1340), OF. -atif, -ative, L. contemplātīvus.] Contemplative. — c1450-2 Howlat 185.
Heronnis contemplatif, clene charterouris, Ay sorrowful and sad a1500 Henr. Orph. 448 (A).
Schawand till ws the lyf contemplatif [Ch. -yve; B. -yfe]
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