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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Behovabill, a. [Late ME. behov(e)able, e.m.E. behoov(e)able.] Advantageous, profitable. — 1586 Conv. Burghs I. 221.
For executing of thair commissioun … in the pairtis thairunto requisitt and behovabill
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