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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Effabill, a. [e.m.E. effable (1540), affable (1545), L. affābilis.] Affable. —1570 Leslie 167.
He wes sober, … effabill, curteous c1590 J. Stewart 151/61.
Effabill freinds dails frilie in freindschip
