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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Precable, adj. [L. precābilis, f. precārī to ask, beg, pray.] That may be demanded by the authority from a subject. — 1587 Acts III 505/2.
Thai ar ane pairt of the bodie and memberis subiect to the payment of taxt stent watcheing warding and all vther precable charges
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"Precable adj.". Dictionary of the Scots Language. 2004. Scottish Language Dictionaries Ltd. Accessed 25 Apr 2024 <http://www.dsl.ac.uk/entry/dost/precable>
