Etymology

movable

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Today it means: Capable of being moved, lifted, carried, drawn, turned, or conveyed, or in any way made to change place or posture; not fixed or stationary. Full definition →

Old French movable
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  1. Old French · derived frommovable
  2. English todaymovable

From Old French movable. By surface analysis, move + -able.

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