un ablest
bəl adjective
lacking the necessary power, competence, etc., to accomplish some specified act: He was unable to swim.
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| —adj (foll by to) | |
| 1. | lacking the necessary power, ability, or authority (to do something); not able |
| 2. | archaic incompetent |
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Un ablest
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| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
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