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squarable, a. and n.|ˈskwɛərəb(ə)l| [f. square v.] a. adj. Capable of being squared. b. n. A person who can be ‘squared’.
1706Phillips (ed. Kersey) s.v. Contradictory Opposition, The Circle is squarable, The Circle is not squarable. 1840Riddle Hutton's Recreat. 169 This would be true, even if the figure A B C F A were not absolutely squarable. 1898Contemp. Rev. Aug. 200 The receiver would be known by every promoting gang, as one of the ‘squareables’. |