A prisoner taken by force or stratagem, esp., by an enemy, in war; one kept in bondage or in the power of another. Then, when I am thy captive, talk of chains. Milton.
One charmed or subdued by beaty, excellence, or affection; one who is captivated.
Made prisoner, especially in war; held in bondage or in confinement. A poor, miserable, captive thrall. Milton.
Subdued by love; charmed; captivated. Even in so short a space, my wonan's heart Grossly grew captive to his honey words. Shak.
Of or pertaining to bondage or confinement; serving to confine; as, captive chains; captive hours.
To take prisoner; to capture. Their inhabitans slaughtered and captived. Burke.
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