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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Testabil, -able, adj. [17th c. Eng. testable (1611), late L. testabilis.] Of possessions: That may be disposed of by will. — 1507 Antiq. Aberd. & B. III 140.
The gudis testabil … sal be equally betuex the said lady and lord
1681 Stair Inst. iii viii § 29.
There remains nothing testable with us but moveable rights
1681 Stair Inst. iv xlii § 21.
The third of testable moveables

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