a. Obs. rare–1. [f. TRIST a.2 + -IVE.] Sad, doleful, mournful.
1578. T. Proctor, Gorg. Gallery, P iv. Though death hath shapte his most untimely end Yet for his prayse my tristive tunes I send.
a. Obs. rare–1. [f. TRIST a.2 + -IVE.] Sad, doleful, mournful.
1578. T. Proctor, Gorg. Gallery, P iv. Though death hath shapte his most untimely end Yet for his prayse my tristive tunes I send.
