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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Desirable, a. [ME. desyrable (Wyclif), OF. desirable.] Worthy to be desired. —1490 Irland Mir. I. 39/10.
At we be participiand of the realme of Paradice and glore celestiall quhilk is richt desirabile