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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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(Rabillity,) Rabbility, n. [Nonce-formation, f. Rabil(l n. and -ity.] A mob, viewed as a class of persons. — 1689 Siege Castle Edinb. 15.
The turbulent reign of the English rabbility, as they were pleased to term themselves
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