Middle English Dictionary Entry

-ī̆f, -ī̆ve suf.
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Forms -ī̆f, -ī̆ve suf.
Etymology OF & L

Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)

Note: Cp. -atif.
1.
A derivational suffix in adjectives, adverbs, and nouns: (a) basically from OF, e.g., adoptif, hastif, jolif, baillif, caitif, fugitif; (b) basically from L, e.g., aggregatif, attractif, digestif, electif; (c) in ME formation, e.g., giltif, humective, intrusive, inventif.
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