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First published 2000 (DOST Vol. VIII).
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Serviceabilnes, n. [e.m.E. seruiceablenesse (1564); Serviceabill adj.] Readiness or willingness to serve. — 1572 Buch. Detect. (1727) 46.
With seruiceabilnes and patience he assayis … to asswage the violent crueltie of hir unkynd cariage
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