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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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(Smitabill,) Smytabill, -able, adj. [Smit v. Cf. SND smittable adj., s.v. Smit v. 2 (2) (late 19th c.) infectious.] Liable to contaminate or pollute. —a1487 Gud Wyf & D. 227.
Tharfor women suld kepit be That thai mycht na licht women se … For foull women ar sa smytabill [Thewis Gud Women smytabile] And till all vikit wycis abill That [etc.]
