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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Forceabill, a. [e.m.E. forceable (1548). Cf. Forsable a.] Strong, powerful. — 1622-6 Bisset I. 111/12.
They moved with sa forceabill bandis hes solemnatlie avowed [etc.]
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"Forceabill adj.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 5 May 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/dost/forceabill>
