† ˈpiercive, a. Obs. rare.
Also 6 persiue.
[f. pierce v. + -ive: cf. coercive.]
Having the quality of piercing; penetrative.
| 1567 J. Maplet Gr. Forest 68 b, The fift or odde Crane in maner of a persiue sterne..flieth all alone before. 1615 R. Brathwait Strappado, etc. (1878) 257 Two sparkling eyes pierciue as Diamond. 1631 ― Eng. Gentlew. (1641) Ded., Upon approvement of his more piercive judgement. |