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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Sailablie, adv. [Cf. e.m.E. saileable adj. navigable (river, etc.) (1555).] So that it can be sailed on, so as to be navigable. — c1600 T. Pont Map No. 17 (NLS).
The loch disboggeth sailablie 2 mylles vp in the mouth of Fell glen
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