CAPTIVES

Noun

captives

plural of captive

Source: Wiktionary


CAPTIVE

Cap"tive, n. Etym: [L. captivus, fr. capere to take: cf. F. captif. See Caitiff.]

1. A prisoner taken by force or stratagem, esp., by an enemy, in war; one kept in bondage or in the power of another. 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.]

Definition: To take prisoner; to capture. Their inhabitans slaughtered and captived. Burke.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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