costive
cos·tive
adj \ˈkäs-tiv, ˈkȯs-\Definition of COSTIVE
1
a : affected with constipation b : causing constipation
2
: slow in action or expression
3
: not generous : stingy
— cos·tive·ly adverb
— cos·tive·ness noun
See Origin of COSTIVE
Middle English, from Anglo-French costivé, past participle of costiver to constipate, from Latin constipare
First Known Use: 14th century
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