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- adjective giving strength;
invigorating .
Etymologies
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From Latin rōbŏro — to strengthen, to invigorate.
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The Nonconformist's Memorial: Being an Account of the Ministers, who Were Ejected Or Silenced ... 1775
chained_bear commented on the word roborative
"'Mr Standish would be well advised to eat a couple of eggs... as soon as ever his stomach will bear them; then he may have a good restorative, roborative sleep...'"
--Patrick O'Brian, The Thirteen Gun Salute, 63
March 3, 2008
whichbe commented on the word roborative
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December 3, 2008