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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Premiable, adj. [Late ME premyabyll (a 1450), med. L. premiabilis f. premiāre Premiat v.] (Only in Irland.) Deserving of reward. — 1490 Irland Mir. II 53/15.
Thar sal comper befor the diuinite and humanite of Ihesu all creatur premiable and punyble Ib. 122/29.
Sene his deidis and werkis ar meritor or culpable, iugeable, premiable or punyble Ib. 123/8.
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