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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Rationabillie, Racionably, adv. [f. Rationabill adj. Cf. e.m.E. rationably (1646).] a. Moderately. b. In such a manner as to give justice; fairly. —a. c1460 Alex. (Taym.) 17752.
The king saw him ansure sa racionably —b. 1581 Perth Guildry 405.
Sikis daywerkis beand askit & nocht gottin, it salbe sene & concederit rationabillie be the discrectioun of the provest baillies consale & auditouris of compt
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