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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Penablie, adv. [Irreg. f. the stem of Penall, Penalté: cf. also Pain n. 1 b.] With liability to penalty for non-compliance. — 1605 Bk. Dunvegan I. 116.
Swa that I obleiss me … to mak the haill said land of Uig penablie void, red and frie from all persoun or persouns
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