Etymology: < ecclesiastical Latin sanctificāt-, participial stem of sanctificāre to sanctifyv. + -ivesuffix.
Obsolete. rare.
Serving to sanctify or make holy.
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society > faith > aspects of faith > holiness > consecration > [adjective]
hallowingc1175
sacring?a1513
sanctifyinga1600
sanctificative1607
consecrating1642
1607 R. ParkerScholasticall Disc. against Antichristi. iii. 160 The hypocrisie of the Crosse in prayer is proued in respect it is thought to be operatiue, sanctificatiue, and helpfull thereto.
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