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   Potable , a. [F., fr. L. potabilis, fr. potare to drink; akin to Gr. πότος a drinking, πόσις a drink, Skr. pā to drink, OIr. ibim I drink.  Cf. Poison, Bib, Imbibe.] Fit to be drunk; drinkable. “Water fresh and potable.” Bacon. -- n. A potable liquid; a beverage. “Useful in potables.”
   J. Philips.
   
   1913 Webster