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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Credibill, -ible, a. [ME. credible (Chaucer), L. crēdibilis.] a. Believable. b. Reliable. —1531 Bell. Boece II. 215.
The frequent message … hes maid the mater more credible 1574 Edinb. Test. III. 97.
Dame Helenour Bruce … ane faythfull credibill persone