Definition for MOV'A-BLE

MOV'A-BLE, a. [from move.]

  1. That may be moved; that can or may be lifted, carried, drawn, turned or conveyed, or in any way made to change place or posture; susceptible of motion.
  2. That may or does change from one time to another; as, a movable feast. A movable letter, in Hebrew grammar, is one that is pronounced, as opposed to one that is quiescent.

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