comparative (the S. uses are unique): adj.
1.
=‘full of comparisons’ (cf. COMPARISON 2)
1H4 I. ii. 90
“comparative,
rascalliest, sweet young prince.”
2.
(a) serving as a
means of comparison, (b) comparable (with) Cym. II. iii. 134*
“ for your
virtues.”
sb..
(a) one who is
‘full of comparisons,’ as above, (b)
rival, compeer 1H4 III. ii.
67*
“every beardless vain
comparative.”
