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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Severable, adj. [e.m.E. seuerable (1548); Sever v.] = Several adj. —1572 Bann. Memor. 246.
Lykas at mair lenth is conteinit in the severable lettres, interchangeablie maid, subscyruit [etc.]