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habile

One entry found.

Main Entry: hab·ile

Pronunciation: \ˈha-bəl, -ˌbī(-ə)l\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English (Scots) habyll, from Middle French habile, from Latin habilis — more at able

Date: 15th century

: having general skill : able, skillful

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