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appropriable, a.|əˈprəʊprɪəb(ə)l| [f. L. appropriā-re (see appropre) + -ble, as if ad. L. *appropriābilis.] Capable of being appropriated; to be fitly attributed or applied.
1646Sir T. Browne Pseud. Ep. 274 This conceit applyed unto..the beginning of the world, is more justly appropriable unto its end. 1662Fuller Worthies i. 74 Consciencious people, allow that word [create] appropriable to God alone. 1824Southey Sir T. More (1831) I. 136 Appropriable to other purposes. |