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Webster's Dictionary (1865)

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Retentive

Re-tĕn′tive, a.

adjective

a. [Fr. rétentif, Pr. retentiu, It. retentivo, ritentitivo.] Having the power to retain; as, a retentive memory.

Nor airless dungeon, nor strong links of iron, Can be retentive to the strength of spirit. Shak.

Re-tēn'tive, n.

noun

That which retains or confines; a restraint. [Obs.] Bp. Hall.