a.
A many man, to ben an abbot able. Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]
No man wrote abler state papers. Macaulay. [ 1913 Webster ]
Able for, is Scotticism. “Hardly able for such a march.” Robertson. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. [ See Able, a. ] [ Obs. ]
a. Having a sound, strong body; physically competent; robust. “Able-bodied vagrant.” Froude. --
n. (R. C. Ch.) A representative of the pope charged with important commissions in foreign countries, one of his duties being to bring to a newly named cardinal his insignia of office. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. [ L. ablegatus, p. p. of ablegare; ab + legare to send with a commission. See Legate. ] To send abroad. [ Obs. ] Bailey. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. ablegatio. ] The act of sending abroad. [ Obs. ] Jer. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Having much intellectual power. --
n. Ability of body or mind; force; vigor. [ Obs. or R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Gr. &unr_;;