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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Convenable, -abill, a.1 Also: -abyll, conveinabill. [ME. (c 1400) and OF. convenable, var. of covenable. See also Conveniable and Conabil(l.] Suitable, appropriate. 1391 Lennox Mun. 44.
That the Erle … sal mary … Elizabeth or Mergarate, at his awin costage in conuenable placez 1405 Antiq. Aberd. & B. III. 201.
That thai sal mak the said Erle … alsmekill land or annuale rent in conuenable place 1456 Hay II. 116/11. Ib. 118/37.
The remedies convenable and gaynand to restore thé agayne till hele a1500 Gol. & Gaw. 363.
Thi counsale is convenabill, kynd and courtese 1513 Doug. iv. iii. 49.
Sen tyme is convenabill, The fasson quhou this stant to do maist habill 15.. Clar. iv. 2414.
Prelats that war dinge and honorabill, Begane the service in wayis conveinabill c1552 Lynd. Mon. 238.
Raueand Rhamnusia … Mycht be to me ane muse rycht conuenabyll
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