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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1498-1513
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Felable, Fe(i)labill, a. [ME. felable (c 1440), e.m.E. feelable (1530).] Capable of being felt. —a1499 Contemplacioun of Synnaris 59.
Thy fadand flurising is fantasy felable 1513 Doug. i. Prol. 16.
Thy crafty warkis curyus, Sa … perfyte, and feilabill [R. felabill] in all degre