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First published 1956 (SND Vol. IV).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.
GREEABLE, adj. 1. “Harmonious; living in peace and goodwill” (Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff., Add. 225; Cld. 1880 Jam., Abd., Arg., Wgt. 1955).
2. “Of kind, obliging disposition” (Bnff. 1866 Gregor D. Bnff., Add. 225; ‡Abd., Arg. 1955).
3. “Satisfied of the same mind, consenting” (Bnff., Cld. 1880 Jam.; ne.Sc., Ags., Arg., Kcb. 1955).
[O.Sc. greable, pleasing, suitable, from 1405, O.Fr. gréable, id. Cf. Gree, v. 1]You may wish to vary the format shown below depending on the citation style used.
"Greeable adj.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 18 Apr 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/snd/greeable>
