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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Quotation dates: 1501-1550
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Vivificative, adj. [17th c. Eng. vivificative (1647), OF vivificatif, -ive.] Life-giving, vivifying. — 1501 Doug. Pal. Hon. 42.
The vmbrate treis … War … on the eirth yschappit Be goldin bemis viuificatiue c1550 Rolland Court of Venus ii 852.
The sweit smell, and the suaue odour … Sa weill sawrit, and viuificatiue
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