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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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(Punible,) -yble, adj. [med. L. punibilis punishable (c1325 in Latham).] Liable to punishment, deserving punishment. = Punissabill adj. — 1490 Irland Mir. II 53/15.
Thar sal comper befor … Jhesu all creatur premiable and punyble that is angell and man gud and euill to resaue reward or punicioun eternaly Ib. 122/29.
Sene his deidis and werkis ar meritor or culpable iugeable premiable or punyble [etc.]
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