† ˈmestive, a. Obs.
Also 7 mæstive.
[as if ad. L. type *mæstīvus, f. mæs-, mærēre to mourn: see -ive.]
Mournful.
| 1578 T. Proctor Gorg. Gallery M ij b, A carking care, a mount of mestiue mone. 1609 J. Davies Holy Roode (Grosart) 6/2 This kinde Pellican in mæstiue moode. |