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Captive

Captive (captive)
n.(?)
Cap"tive
[L. captivus, fr. capere to take: cf. F. captif. See Caitiff.]
  1. A prisoner taken by force or stratagem, esp., by an enemy, in war; one kept in bondage or in the power of another.

    Then, when I am thy captive, talk of chains.
    Milton.

  2. One charmed or subdued by beaty, excellence, or affection; one who is captivated.

Captive

Captive (captive)
a.
Cap"tive
  1. Made prisoner, especially in war; held in bondage or in confinement.

    A poor, miserable, captive thrall.
    Milton.

  2. Subdued by love; charmed; captivated.

    Even in so short a space, my wonan's heart
    Grossly grew captive to his honey words.
    Shak.

  3. Of or pertaining to bondage or confinement; serving to confine; as, captive chains; captive hours.

Captive

Captive (captive)
v. t.(?)
Cap"tive
[imp. *** p. p. Captived (?)] p. pr. *** vb. n. Captiving.]
  1. To take prisoner] to capture.

    Their inhabitans slaughtered and captived.
    Burke.













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