greable

Middle English

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French grëable; equivalent to gre +‎ -able.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɡreːˈaːbəl/

Adjective

greable (Late Middle English)

  1. Nice, favourable, amiable; showing goodwill or kindness.
  2. Appropriate, apt, proper; good for a situation.

Descendants

  • Scots: greeable
  • ⇒ English: ungreeable

References

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