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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Excessive, a. [ME. excessif (Gower), -ive, OF. excessif, -ive, med. L. excessivus.] Too great. —1456 Hay II. 40/19.
Gif ever he did ony grete excessive syn 1533 Bell. Livy II. 195/10.
The said pest … rais be excessive hetis and drouth 1558-66 Knox II. 37.
To support us will appeir excessive
