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† ˈplicable, a. Obs. rare. [f. L. type *plicābilis, f. plicāre to fold, bend, ply.] Flexible.
c1407Lydg. Reson & Sens. 6813 Whos herte harder ys to grave, Touching her honour, than ys glas... Men kan nat maken yt plicable Nor forge yt to be Malliable. 1548–77Vicary Anat. v. (1888) 39 The Nose is a member..somewhat plicable, because it shoulde the better be clensed. |