Charles Brown wrote:
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> A. adj.
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> 1. a. Of, or belonging to, the intellect or understanding. (In quot.
> 1531 = INTELLECTIVE a. 1.)
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> Etc.
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> CB: That's certainly a rough definition.
No. Precise ***FOR 1531_. The word was used exactly in that sense (abstracting from semiotic quibbles). Your objection implies a vulgar Platonism.The world changes, word usage changes. That's why the OED is so invaluable.
Carrol