a. [ Cf. F. restrictif. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
1. Serving or tending to restrict; limiting; as, a restrictive particle; restrictive laws of trade. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Astringent or styptic in effect. [ Obs. ] Wiseman. [ 1913 Webster ]
--Re*strict"ive*ly, adv. -- Re*strict"ive*ness, n. [ 1913 Webster ]