deceyvable

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from Anglo-Norman decevable then rebuilt as deceyven (to deceive) +‎ -able (-able).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /dɛːˌsæi̯ˈvaːbəl/, /dɛːˌsɛːˈvaːbəl/, /dɛ-/, /di-/, /-vaːblə/

Adjective

deceyvable

  1. Deceptive, misleading; giving a false impression.
    1. Deceitful, untrustworthy; giving lies.
    2. Fraudulent, misrepresented; lied about.
    3. Misleading, confusing; promoting misconceptions.
  2. (medicine) Risky; of uncertain benefit or result.

Descendants

  • English: deceivable
  • Middle Scots: dissavabill, dissavable

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