habile adjective. ['habɪl] LME.
[Var. of ABLE adjective, conformed to mod. French habile or Latin habilis.]
1. a. Suited; suitable; competent; = ABLE adjective 2. obsolete exc. Scot. LME.
b. Manageable, easy to use; = ABLE adjective 1. Only in M18.

2. Having the capacity or power (to do); = ABLE adjective 4. Now literary. LME.

3. Handy, ready; skilful, adroit, dexterous. Now literary. L15.

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