Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for CON-SERV'A-TIVE
CON-SERV'A-TISMCON-SERV'A-TIVE
CON-SERV'A-TIVE, a.
Preservative; having power to preserve in a safe or entire state, or from loss, waste, or injury. – Peacham.
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