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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Quotation dates: 1568
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Maturative, a. and n. [e.m.E. and ME. (Trevisa) maturative, -if, F. maturatif, L. mātūrātīv-us.] a. adj. Tending to cause maturation or suppuration. b. n. A remedy which operates by this means. — 1568 Skeyne Descr. Pest 41.
Because maturitiues ar maist necessar in sic affectioun 1568 Ib. 42.
Quhilk is maruelous maturatiue, distroyand all venome
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