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refective, a. and n. ? Obs.|rɪˈfɛktɪv|
[f. as refect v. + -ive. Cf. obs. F. refectif, -ive (15th c. in Godef.).]
a. adj. Refreshing, restoring, nourishing.
b. n. A medicine that restores the strength.
a.1611Florio, Refettiuo, refectiue, refreshing. 1657W. Morice Coena quasi κοινὴ Def. xv. 229, I may [then]..beleeve the Supper of the Lords may be alimental and refective to the soul, by seeing, as well as by partaking. 1665Harvey Advice agst. Plague 25 Repeat the said sudorifick, and thereupon the Refective Cordial.
b.1667L. Stucley Gospel Glass xxxii. (1670) 334 Cordials, and sweet refectives, after all our wearisome labours. 1706Phillips (ed. Kersey), Refectives, medicines that refresh and renew strength. [Hence in Bailey and later Dicts.] |