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Webster 1913 Edition


Able-bodied

Aˊble-bod′ied

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Adj.
Having a sound, strong body; physically competent; robust.
“Able-bodied vagrant.”
Froude.
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Aˊble-bod′ied-ness
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Noun.
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Webster 1828 Edition


Able-bodied

A'BLE-BODIED

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Adj.
Having a sound strong body, or a body of competent strength for service. In marine language, it denotes skill in seamanship.