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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Quotation dates: 1499-1500
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Generabill, a. [L. generābilis. In Eng. (generable) from 1589.] Capable of being generated. — a1500 Henr. Test. Cress. 148.
The seuin planetis … Quhilk hes power of all thing generabill a1500 Ib. 171.
God of the starnis … And nureis to all thingis generabill
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