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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Unitive, adj. [e.m.E. unityue (1526), unitive (1647), late L. ūnitīv-.] That serves to unite. —a1692 Kirk in Il Cappellano delle Fate 159.
The ground of all magical fascination, is one vital unitive plastic principl being in the universe