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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Unmensurabil(l, Onmensurabill, -byll, adj. [17th c. Eng. unmensurable (1683); f. as Mensturable adj.] Incapable of being measured; incalculable. — 1513 Doug. x Prol. 93 (Ruddim.).
Consider how He [sc. God] is vnmensurabil [C. onmensurabill, Sm. onmensurabyll], Him as He is to knaw thou art not abill 1535 Stewart 12410.
Galdus … Oure auefald freind oure force and oure defence Vnmensurabill is thi magnificence
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