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† inconˈsumptible, a. Obs. [a. obs. F. inconsumptible, -somptible, or ad. late L. inconsumptibilis, f. in- (in-3) + consumptibilis consumptible.] Incapable of being consumed.
1579Fulke Heskins' Parl. 50 The maister did set before his disciples the inconsumptible meate. c1610Lives Wom. Saints 33 It [the cross] is diuided to allmoste innumerable receyuers of it daylie, yet still whole to those that adore it, and all this inconsumptible integritie hath it [etc.]. 1644Digby Nat. Bodies vii. (1645) 64 They believe such fires to feed upon nothing; and consequently, to be inconsumptible and perpetuall. 1708Motteux Rabelais v. xli. (1737) 172 They were full of burning Water..inconsumptible. |