abill
Middle Scots
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editPronunciation
edit- (Early Scots) IPA(key): [ɛbl]
- (Early Middle Scots) IPA(key): [ebl]
- (Late Middle Scots) IPA(key): [ebl], [ibl]
Etymology 1
editInherited from Middle English abill, abyll.
Adjective
editabill (comparative abillar/abellar/ablar, superlative abillist/ablist)
- possessed of ability
- having ability or qualifications for
- having ability or power to do something
- (of things) in fit, proper, or sound condition; capable of serving the desired or natural purpose
- subject, liable, or likely to undergo something (common in 16th c.)
Etymology 2
editAdverbial use of the adjective.
Adverb
editabill