captivite

Middle English

/kaptivˈiteː/

noun
Definitions
  • (Late ME) captivity or imprisonment.
  • (figurative) conquering, control.
  • (rare) slavery, enthrallment.
  • (rare) A group of hostages or prisoners.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin captīvitās affix from Middle English captif.

Origin

Middle English

captif

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