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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Rechable, adj. [17th c. Eng. reachable able to reach to (1633). Cf. 19th c. Eng. (= that may be reached) (1824).] That may be attained to. —1600 Aberd. Council Lett. I 89.
That thair be ane ressonabill or rechable pryce set yeirlie upoune wyne and victuall
