A term not simply expressive of strong faculties, but as acquainted with and equal to perform the expected duty.
♦ Able seaman, a thorough or regular bred sailor. (See A.B.)
♦ Able-bodied, sound, healthy, and fit for the Royal service.
·adj To vouch for. II. Able ·superl Fit; adapted; suitable. III. Able ·adj To make able; to <<Enab...
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·- An adjective suffix now usually in a passive sense; able to be; fit to be; expressing capacity or...
·adj Having a sound, strong body; physically competent; robust. ...
·adj Having much intellectual power. ...
A popular sea-game with cards, wherein the loser is beaten over the palms of the hands with a handke...
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