- 1. n. An unnatural retention of the fecal matter of the bowels; constipation. Source: opted
- 2. n. Inability to express one's self; stiffness. Source: opted
- 3. 1. An unnatural retention of the fecal matter of the bowels; constipation. 2. Inability to express one's self; stiffness. [Obs.] A reverend disputant of the same costiveness in public elocution with myself. Wakefield. Source: webster
- 4. n. An unnatural retention of the fecal matter of the bowels; constipation. n. Inability to express one's self; stiffness. Source: ecdict
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