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† aˈcclive, a. Obs. rare—1. [ad. L. acclīv-is, acclīv-us steep, f. ad to, towards + clīvus a rising ground.] Rising with a slope, sloping upward, steep; = acclivous, acclivitous.
a1697Aubrey Acc. Verulam in Lett. II. 231 (T.) From hence to Gorhambery is about a little mile, the way easily ascending, hardly so acclive as a desk. |