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▪ I. † ˈvolible, a.1 Obs. rare. [ad. L. volūbilis, f. volvĕre volve v.: see -ible.] Capable of turning or of being turned round.
1382Wyclif Ezek. x. 13 He clepide the ilk wheelis volible, or turnynge about. 1607Topsell Four-f. Beasts 279 This beast [sc. the hedgehog]..is called red, sharp, maryne, volible, and rough. ▪ II. † ˈvolible, a.2 Obs.—1 [f. L. vol-, stem of volo I wish.] Capable of being wished or desired.
1675Baxter Cath. Theol. ii. i. 76 As sensible good is apprehended by the Intellect, and made volible. |