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Webster 1913 Edition

Tensive

Ten′sive

,
Adj.
[Cf. F.
tensif
. See
Tense
,
Adj.
]
Giving the sensation of tension, stiffness, or contraction.
A
tensive
pain from distension of the parts.
Floyer.

Webster 1828 Edition

Tensive

TENS'IVE

,
Adj.
Giving the sensation of tension, stiffness or contraction; as a tensive pain.

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