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† ˈtactive, a. Obs. rare. [ad. L. type *tactīvus, f. tact-, ppl. stem (see tact and -ive).] Of or characterized by touching; = tactile a. 2.
1634T. Johnson Parey's Chirurg. i. x. (1678) 15 That [Spirit] which is carried to the instruments of Touching, as termed the Tactive. 1644Bulwer Chirol. 171 Although this touching vertue or tactive quality be diffused through the whole body within and without. |