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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Chang(e)able, -abill, a. Also: chaingabill. [e.m.E. changeable, ME. chaungeable, -abil (14th c.), OF. changeable. See also Chengeable.] Liable to change. 1456 Hay II. 153; Ib. 348.
All thingis ar changeable c1460 Consail Wys Men 195.
Be nocht our changable in thi thocht a1499 Contempl. Sinn. 1510.
Of schort lyf changeable thai haf mare inly cure 1560 Rolland Seven S. 1240.
Ȝour chance is ay sa changeabill a1578 Pitsc. I. 223/17.
All is changeable wnder the sone Ib. 328/23.
All new court is nocht constant bot ay is changeabill a1585 Maitl. Q. lxv. 92.
Our strenth … tyme will chainge … Thocht by fortoun it wes not chaingabill
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