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proˈpulsory, a. rare. [f. as propulsive a. (n.) + -ory2.] †a. = propulsive a.1 (obs.). b. = propulsive a. 2; propelling.
1656Blount Glossogr., Propulsory, that serves to put away or drive back. 1805Knox & Jebb Corr. I. 208, I had reasons propulsory for every one of them; and reasons attractive, for three out of the four. |