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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Incompetible, -abill, -pitibil, a. [In sense a irreg. var. of e.m.E. incompatible (1563); in sense b from competible.] a. Incompatible. b. Incompetent. —a. 1489 Acta Conc. 122/1.
Gif the prebend of Kilmore and the chapellanry of the Boithe be incompetible in the kirk of Brechin to a persone 1533 Bell. Livy II. 63/21.
It was ane crafty office, … incompitibil to the office consulareb. 1513 Doug. viii. Prol. 110.
Quhay ar wirkaris of this weir … Bot incompetabill clergy, that Cristyndome offendis?
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