a. [ OE. fugitif, F. fugitif, fr. L. fugitivus, fr. fugere to flee. See Bow to bend, and cf. Feverfew. ]
The fugitive Parthians follow. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
Can a fugitive daughter enjoy herself while her parents are in tear? Richardson [ 1913 Webster ]
A libellous pamphlet of a fugitive physician. Sir H. Wotton. [ 1913 Webster ]
The me more tender and fugitive parts, the leaves . . . of vegatables. Woodward. [ 1913 Webster ]
Fugitive compositions,
n.
Or Catch that airy fugitive called wit. Harte. [ 1913 Webster ]
Fugitive from justice (Law),
adv. In a fugitive manner. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The quality or condition of being fugitive; evanescence; volatility; fugacity; instability. [ 1913 Webster ]