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stable2 able to remain erect, not liable to fail or vary, steadfast. XIII. — AN. stable, OF. estable (mod. stable) :- L. stabilis, -em firm as a foundation or support, standing firm, secure, steadfast, f. base of stāre STAND; see -BLE.
So stability XV. ME. stablete — OF. (e)stableté — L. stabilitās. stabilize XIX. — F. stabiliser. stablish (-ISH2) XIII. Earlier var. of ESTABLISH.

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