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† aˈdoptious, a. Obs. rare—1.
[f. adoption, after analogy of ambition, ambitious, etc., as if f. L. *adoptiōsus.]
Of, or connected with, adoption.
1601Shakes. All's Well i. i. 187 With a world Of pretty fond adoptious christendomes That blinking Cupid gossips [i.e. christenings of adopted children for which Cupid stands godfather]. |