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Webster 1913 Edition

Portative

Por′ta-tive

,

Adj.

[Cf. F.

portatif

.]

1.

Portable.

[Obs.]

2.

(Physics)

Capable of holding up or carrying;

as, the

portative

force of a magnet, of atmospheric pressure, or of capillarity

.

Webster 1828 Edition

Portative

PORTATIVE

,

Adj.

Portable. [Not used.]