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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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ABBLE, adj. Weakly. (Only Ork.). [abl, ebl]Ork.(D) 1880 Dennison Orc. Sk. Bk. 12:
Sheu wus a peur abble t'ing for minny a day, an' wus sairly tormented wi' the rheumatis i' her shuthers an' erms.