A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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*Liquefactive, a. [Repr. L. type *liquefactīv-us, f. as Liquefact v.] Causing liquefaction, tending to liquefy or melt. —1580 Skeyne Descr. Well 3.
Aill [brewed] of this watter. . being laxatiue, attenuatiue, liquefactiue, digestiue and discussiue
