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† ˈactious, a. Obs. [ad. L. actiōsus officious, turbulent; f. actiōn-em action n.: see -ous.] Abounding in, or giving rise to action, active, energetic.
1592Warner Albion's Eng. viii. xliii. (1612) 207 The fourth and fifth of Henries were as actious as the rest. 1607Dekker Hist. Wyatt 114 He knowes you to be eager men, martiall men..verie actious for valour. 1613Uncasing of Machiavel's Instr. 22 Be rich, I say; nay, boy, be rich and wise! Gold is an actious mettle for the eyes. |