Middle English Dictionary Entry
pō̆tāble adj.
Entry Info
| Forms | pō̆tāble adj. |
| Etymology | OF potable & L pōtābilis. |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
Drinkable, potable.
Associated quotations
- ?a1425 *Chauliac(1) (NY 12)25b/a : Helpes repercussiues..bene of 4 fourmez: ffirst is..oxicratum of water & acete medled in fourme potable [Ch.(2): able to drynke; L potabili].
- ?a1425 *Chauliac(1) (NY 12)168a/a : Oxicratum of G..is made of water & acete medled in fourme potable, i. drinking.
- 1558(?a1449) ?Lydg.Plague (Add 29729)37 : Not golde potable nor pured quintessence..Surmounte the power of myghti pestilence.