Of a person: able to discourse or discuss matters; articulate, eloquent. Also with of. Cf. renable, adj. 1a. Obsolete.

intransitive. quick and queathing: alive and able to speak.

Of sound: consisting of clearly distinguishable parts (usually words and syllables) capable of conveying meaning. Also (of the voice, a person…

Of a person: Speaking, able or given to speak, extempore. Obsolete.

= extemporaneous, adj.

Able to express oneself. Obsolete.

Having the power of speech; able to speak. Obsolete. rare.

Not premeditated or studied, off-hand, extempore; esp. of discourse, prayer, etc. Rarely of a person: Speaking extempore; also, inclined to…

Of speakers, performers.