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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Quotation dates: 1500-1512
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Sanative, adj. [Late ME and e.m.E. sanatyf (15th c.), sanatyve (a1548), -ive (1626), OF sanatif (OED), med. L. sanativus.] Health-giving, curative. — c1500-c1512 Dunb. Tua Mar. W. 8.
And throw the savour sanative of the sueit flouris I drew in derne to the dyk
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