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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Captive, Captiwe, v. [e.m.E. and (rare) ME. captive, F. captiver, L. captīvāre.] tr. To take captive. —1581 Sat. P. xliii. 29.
Sum incastrat [sho] captiues in the snair c1590 Fowler 30/101.
When that his force … sall captiwe thé
