GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Captive , n. [L. captivus, fr. capere to take: cf. F. captif. See Caitiff.]
   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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   One charmed or subdued by beauty, excellence, or affection; one who is captivated.
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   Captive, a.
   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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   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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   Of or pertaining to bondage or confinement; serving to confine; as, captive chains; captive hours.
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   Captive , 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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