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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Persuasive, a. [e.m.E. perswasiue (arguments) fitted to persuade (1589), med. L. persuasivus, f. L. persuās-, p.p. stem. Cf. F. persuasif, -ive (15th c. in Hatz.-Darm.).] Having the ability to persuade. —a1639 Spotsw. Hist. (1677) 385.
A most persuasive preacher
