Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for MAIN-TAIN-A-BLE
MAIN-TAIN-A-BLE, a.
- That may be maintained, supported, preserved or sustained.
- That may be defended or kept by force or resistance; as, a military post is not maintainable.
- That may be defended by argument or just claim; vindicable; defensible.
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