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vive
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vive, [F., imperative sing. pres. fr. vivre to live, L. vivere.].
Long live, that is, success to; as, vive le roi, long live the king; vive la bagatelle, success to trifles or sport. [1913 Webster]
vive, a. [L. vivus: cf. F. vif. See Vivid.].
Lively; animated; forcible. Bacon. [1913 Webster]
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