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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1630
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Incompassible, a. [Obs. F. incompassible (14th c.).] Incompatible. — 1630 Gordon Geneal. Hist. 413 (Jam.).
It seemed to be incompassible in the persone of any subject, derogative to the king's honor, and insupportablie grievous to the leidges
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