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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Inquencheable, -quensibil(l, adj. [e.m.E. -chable (1577).] Unquenchable. — 1581 Burne Disput. 131.
Thair inquensibil thrist of the innocent blude 1581 Hamilton Cath. Tr. 121 b.
Sa sall thai perishe in the inquensibill fyr of hell 1600 Colville Palinode 24.
The inquencheable combustion that may be kindled … by … maintaining lawes vniustlie made
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