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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Demonstrative, a. [Late ME. (1477; earlier -atif from OF.), L. dēmonstratīvus.] Affording proof. —1490 Irland Mir. fol. 131.
In the sologisme demonstratiue … are conclusiouns
