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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Pronunceabill, adj. [e.m.E. pronounceable, F. prononçable (both Cotgrave, 1611), late L. prōnuntiābilis. Cf. ME pronouncen to give musical utterance to (see H.C. Carter Dictionary of Middle English Musical Terms (1968) 372).] That can be given (? musical) utterance; that can be pronounced. — c1550-c1580 Art of Music 1 b.
Quhilk … dois schew the figuris and the nottis with certane mesur singabill and pronunceabill
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