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Definition of Disables
1. disable [v] - See also: disable
Lexicographical Neighbors of Disables
Literary usage of Disables
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Origin and Growth of the English Constitution: An Historical Treatise by Hannis Taylor (1890)
"Treachery of Eadwine and Mor- kere disables Harold. elevation of Harold to the
kingdom made no vacancy, however, in the great earldom of the West Saxons. ..."
2. An Institute of the Law of Scotland: In Four Books : in the Order of Sir by John Erskine, George Mackenzie, James Ivory (1828)
"... ibr the pupil's condition disables him from securing any benefit to himself
by paction z°*. express paction. ..."
3. History and Present Condition of the Barbary States: Comprehending a View of by Michael Russell (1842)
"... resumed—Charles V. resolves to attack Algiers—His Force—Preparations of Hassan
Aga—Storm disables the Spaniards—Loss of Ships and Men—Sufferings of the ..."
4. Literary and Miscellaneous Memoirs by Joseph Cradock, John Bowyer Nichols (1828)
"The same grievous complaint, which disables me from being present at the trial,
rendered me unfit to attend my duty last Session in Parliament; and, I fear, ..."
5. American Progress: Or, The Great Events of the Greatest Century, Including by Richard Miller Devens (1892)
"She Engages and disables the Monster Craft in a Four Hours' Fight.—Total Revolution
in Naval Warfare the World Over by this Remarkable Contest. ..."
6. The Military Operations of General Beauregard in the War Between the States by Alfred Roman (1884)
"The Palmetto Slate disables time Mercedita, and gives Chase to two other
Steamers.—Tlie Chicora Sets Fire to a Propeller, Cripples tlme Quaker City, ..."
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