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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Remov(e)able, -abill, adj. [e.m.E. remouable (1534); Remove v.] a. That may be removed from office, etc. b. That may be moved from place to place. —a. 1574 Reg. Privy C. II 401.
That na … personis sould be ressavit … to beir publict office removable of judgement within this realme bot sic [etc.] c1610 Skene in Misc. Stair Soc. I 151.
The comptroller shall anser for all removeable chalmerlanes —b. 1603 Rogers Social Life III 386.
Ane removabill dask for his wyff
