"able" meaning in Middle English

See able in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /ˈaːbəl/
Etymology: From Old French able, habile, from Latin habilis. Etymology templates: {{bor|enm|fro|able}} Old French able, {{der|enm|la|habilis}} Latin habilis Head templates: {{head|enm|adjective||{{{1}}}||{{{2}}}||{{{3}}}|head=}} able, {{enm-adj}} able
  1. capable, expert, qualified, skilful, competent. Synonyms: hable
    Sense id: en-able-enm-adj-Yt1WVBcD Categories (other): Middle English entries with incorrect language header

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