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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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(Drink-,) Drynkabyll, a. [e.m.E. drinkable (1611).] Capable of being drunk. —1513 Doug. i. iii. 75 comm.
The thre properteis of the water, quhilk is flowand, drynkabyll, and ganand to sayll or swym intyll
