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First published 1941 (SND Vol. II).
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CAUPABLE, adj. A ne.Sc. form of Eng. capable. [′kɑpəbl]Abd.(D) 1929 W. Robbie Mains of Yonderton 18:
Aw suppose he's caupable aneuch o' deein' a' that's necessar.