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Cap"tive (?), n. [L. captivus, fr. capere to take: cf. F. captif. See Caitiff.] 1. A prisoner taken by force or stratagem, esp., by an enemy, in war; one kept in bondage or in the power of another.
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Then, when I am thy captive, talk of chains. Milton.
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2. One charmed or subdued by beaty, excellence, or affection; one who is captivated.
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Cap"tive, a. 1. Made prisoner, especially in war; held in bondage or in confinement.
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A poor, miserable, captive thrall. Milton.
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2. Subdued by love; charmed; captivated.
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Even in so short a space, my wonan's heart
Grossly grew captive to his honey words. Shak.
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3. Of or pertaining to bondage or confinement; serving to confine; as, captive chains; captive hours.
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Cap"tive (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Captived (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Captiving.] To take prisoner; to capture.
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Their inhabitans slaughtered and captived. Burke.
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