ableness

Definition

Ability of body or mind.

Etymology

From Middle English abilnes; equivalent to able + -ness.

Example Sentences

• "[…]not that we are ſufficient of oure ſelues to thynke eny thinge, as of oure ſelues, but oure ableneſſe commeth of God,[…]"
• "[…] in ſtead of a brother ſhe [Empress Matilda] had a ſonne grew vp to be of more eſtimatiõ with the Nobilitie, and ſhortly after of ablenes to vndergo the trauailes of warre."
• "[…] the true use and function of property […] as also of honors, titles, preferments, and place, and all favor and acquaintance of persons of quality or ableness, are but to get money."

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