Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for RE-COV-ER-A-BLE
RE-COV-ER-A-BLE, a.
- That may be regained or recovered. Goods lost or sunk in the ocean are not recoverable.
- That may be restored from sickness.
- That may be brought back to a former condition. A prodigal course / Is like the sun's, but not like his recoverable. – Shak.
- That may be obtained from a debtor or possessor. The debt is recoverable.
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