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First published 1971 (DOST Vol. IV).
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Mettable, a. [f. Met v.] Of saleable goods: Capable of being measured, subject to measurement (? as to dimension). — 1502–3 Reg. Privy S. I. 135/2.
Hans Gunnare, commoun mettare of al maner of silkis claith and mettable gudis cummand to the burgh of Edinburgh and porte of Leith
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"Mettable adj.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 22 Nov 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/dost/mettable>
