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vive adjective. Long Scot. or arch. L15.
[Old & mod. French, fem. of vif from Latin viva, vivus living, or directly from Latin.]
Brisk, vigorous. rare. L15.
b. Of a mineral: having active properties. L16-L17.
calx vive: see CALX 2.
Affecting or impressing the mind in a lively or vivid manner. E16.
a. Of a picture etc.: lifelike, accurately representing that depicted. L16.
b. Of a colour: bright, vivid. L16.
c. Of an image seen: clear, distinct. Scot. E19.
Alive, living. L16-L17.
vively adverb L15.