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† inˈflative, a. Obs.
[ad. mod.L. inflātīv-us (cf. obs. F. inflatif, -ive, 15th c. in Godef.), f. ppl. stem of L. inflāre to inflate: see -ive.]
Of inflating quality or tendency.
1528Paynel Salerne's Regim. P ij, The substance of all pulse is inflative [L. inflativa] and harde of digestion. 1612Woodall Surg. Mate Wks. (1653) 22* The inflative instrument, for giving of a fumous medicine. 1658Rowland Moufet's Theat. Ins. 925 The distilled water of common Wasps..applied to the belly it makes it swell as if it had the Dropsie..it may be concluded that their venome is exceeding hot and inflative. |