Captive — Defs

01 n. A prisoner taken by force or stratagem, esp., by an enemy, in war; one kept in bondage or in the power of another.

1.
A prisoner taken by force or stratagem, esp., by an enemy, in war; one kept in bondage or in the power of another.
“Then, when I am thy captive, talk of chains.” — Milton.
2.
One charmed or subdued by beaty, excellence, or affection; one who is captivated.

02 a. Made prisoner, especially in war; held in bondage or in confinement.

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.

03 v. t. To take prisoner; to capture.

imp. & p. p. Captived; p. pr. & vb. n. Captiving

1.
To take prisoner; to capture.
“Their inhabitans slaughtered and captived.” — Burke.