Dictionary entry

Captive (2)

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Cap″tive, a. 1. Made prisoner, especially in war; held in bondage or in confinement.

A poor, miserable, captive thrall.

Milton.

2. Subdued by love; charmed; captivated.

Even in so short a space, my wonan's heart

Grossly grew captive to his honey words.

Shak.

3. Of or pertaining to bondage or confinement; serving to confine; as, captive chains; captive hours.