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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Captive, a. [e.m.E. captive, -yve (1535). Cf. Captive,n.] — a1585 Maitl. Q. xlvii. 15.
Thocht captive flesche do sterue
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"Captive adj.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 23 Nov 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/dost/captive_adj>
