† ˈmestive,a.Obs. Also 7 mæstive. [as if ad. L. type *mæstīvus, f.mæs-, mærēre to mourn: see -ive.] Mournful. 1578T. Proctor Gorg. Gallery M ij b, A carking care, a mount of mestiue mone.1609J. Davies Holy Roode (Grosart) 6/2 This kinde Pellican in mæstiue moode.