The thing was a primitive type of novel-Discoursive, gentle, Rabelaisian.
"Gargoyles"
Ben Hecht
Joe and Dick, both silent men, look with awe at John's great mental and Discoursive powers.
"Green Valley"
Katharine Reynolds
Williams' flask was empty; and this was a new Castro, mellowed, Discoursive, almost genial.
"Romance"
Joseph Conrad and F.M. Hueffer