a. Obs. rare. [f. L. type *fautīvus, f. favēre to favour.] Tending to favour, favourable. Const. of, to.
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1667. Waterhouse, Fire Lond., 37. Such instances as were by wise men observed Fautive of its progress and conclusion. Ibid., 110. No corner of the Soul or Land to be fautive to it or polluted by it.
