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Webster 1913 Edition


Scissible

Scis′si-ble

,
Adj.
[L.
scindere
,
scissum
, to split.]
Capable of being cut or divided by a sharp instrument.
[R.]
Bacon.

Webster 1828 Edition


Scissible

SCIS'SIBLE

,
Adj.
[L. scissus, scindo, to cut.] Capable of being cut or divided by a sharp instrument; as scissible matter or bodies.

Definition 2024


scissible

scissible

English

Adjective

scissible (comparative more scissible, superlative most scissible)

  1. Capable of being cut by a sharp instrument.
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