a. Dissuasive. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. exhortativus: cf. F. exhortatif. ] Serving to exhort; exhortatory; hortative. Barrow. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. hortativus. ] Giving exhortation; advisory; exhortative. Bullokar. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. An exhortation. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]