Caitive
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkeɪtɪv/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Caitive is a noun meaning (obsolete) A captive.
Meaning
(obsolete) A captive.
Example Sentences
What hard mishap him brought to such distresse, And made that caitives thrall, the thrall of wretchedness
When whelmed in their wicked worke those cursed Caitives lay The Earth their mother tooke their bloud yet warme and (as they say) Did give it life.
Word Forms
- caitives
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include caitiff, captour, captee, cageling, cadew, cavel.
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