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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Improbabill, -able, a. [med. L. improbabilis, hard to prove.] Incapable of proof, not proveable. — a1570-86 Maitland Maitl. F. cv. 10.
In setting furth thair buikis and thair rymes Accusand sum of improbable [Q. -abill] crymis
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