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Then, when I am thy captive, talk of
chains.

Milton.

2. One charmed or subdued by beaty,
excellence, or affection; one who is captivated.

Cap"tive, a. 1.
Made prisoner, especially in war; held in bondage or in
confinement.

A poor, miserable, captive thrall.

Milton.

2. Subdued by love; charmed;
captivated.

Even in so short a space, my wonan's heart

Grossly grew captive to his honey words.

Shak.

3. Of or pertaining to bondage or
confinement; serving to confine; as, captive chains;
captive hours.

Cap"tive (?), v. t. [imp. &
p. p. Captived (?); p. pr. & vb.
n. Captiving.] To take prisoner; to
capture.

Their inhabitans slaughtered and
captived.


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