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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1564
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Informative, n. [Cf. e.m.E. informative adj. (1626) and med. L. informativus formative.] ? A piece of factual information; plur. detailed information. —1564 Hamilton & Campsie Commissariat, Decreets I. 14 b (31 May) (Reg. H.).
Anseris in writt quhairof the said Jhone desyrit the copy and protestit for informativeis afoir the interloquutour and siclyke the said Elizabeth protestit for ferdar informativeis to be givin hir
