habile
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hab·ile
(hăb′ĭl)adj.
Generally able or adroit; handy.
[Middle English habil, from Old French habile, from Latin habilis, from habēre, to handle; see ghabh- in Indo-European roots.]
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habile
(ˈhæbiːl)adj
1. rare skilful
2. obsolete fit
[C14: from Latin habilis, from habēre to have; see able]
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hab•ile
(ˈhæb ɪl)adj.
skillful; dexterous; adroit.
[1375–1425; late Middle English < Latin habilis handy, apt; see able]
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