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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
Quotation dates: 1400
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Impulsyve, a. [Med. L. impulsivus; e.m.E. impulsive (c 1555).] Impelling to action; instigative. — c1400 Troy-bk. ii. 1031.
Pollycena … That for such cause impulsyve wes Of the felloune deth of Achilles
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