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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Genitive, a. [e.m.E. genytyve (1520), L. genitīvus.] Generative. —1531 Bell. Boece I. p. ix.
As ane beist, so is ane man consave Of seid infuse in membris genitive c1550 Rolland Ct. Venus iv. 44.
He ordanit sum be of kind genitiue, And fill the warld efter thair qualitie
