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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1691
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Vivific, adj. [e.m.E. viuifike (1551), vivifick (1669), OF vivifique, L. vīvific-.] Life-giving. —1691 Kirk Secr. Commonw. (1964) 376.
No reason can be given why there may not be particles of more vivific spirit form'd of it for procreation