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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Pieteabil, a. [Pieté n. Cf. Piteable a. b.] Compassionate in nature or attitude. —1549 Compl. 126/25.
Ruben vas pieteabil and humain and the tothir nyne brethir var cruel and dissaitful
