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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Adoptive, a. [ME. adoptife (c 1430), e.m.E. adoptive, F. adoptif, -ive, L. adoptīvus.] Of the nature of, related by, adoption. —1490 Irland Mir. I. 27/34 (this filiacioune adoptiue). 1549 Compl. 26/3 (his fadir adoptiue). 1571 Acts III. 516/2 (sone adoptiue to Johnne Charteris).
